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Court-ordered visitation helps to maintain relationships between children and the non-custodial parent. You may face contempt of court for failing to comply with that visitation schedule, even if the disruption in the schedule occurs because your child refuses to go....
When going through a divorce, it is important to take care when communicating with your spouse. You do not want to say anything that could derail or harm your case. Your spouse can choose to record your conversations, and depending on the circumstances, the courts may...
When going through a divorce, you might have questions regarding the division of your assets, including real estate, vehicles, and retirement accounts. How property gets distributed in your divorce settlement can significantly impact your future. Knowing how a judge...
If you are facing a divorce, you already know how stressful the process can be. There is so much to think about, but one of the biggest things that may worry you is your finances. Understanding the role of debt in your separation can help remove some of the stress...
Going through a divorce is stressful. You may feel hurt and angry and want sympathy from friends and family members. Still, reaching out to your contacts on social media could harm your divorce case. Opposing attorneys often search social media posts to find...
When you finally make the decision to end your marriage, things have likely been tough for a while. Considering how long it takes for proceedings to conclude, it could still be some time before you are officially single. You may feel ready to reenter the dating pool,...
When you have a child outside of marriage, you have special considerations about custody. However, regardless of marital status, both parents have an equal right to raise and spend time with their child. Review the factors that influence child custody for unmarried...
New York child custody laws have specific considerations for unmarried parents. In some areas, parents who are not married have the same rights as married parents who wish to separate. That being said, however, some issues are more common regarding child custody for...
When couples with children finalize a divorce in New York, a formal parenting plan will spell out each party’s parental rights and responsibilities. In the process of negotiating the custody and visitation elements of a parenting plan, it is important to resolve how...
When you decided to end your marriage, you probably had a list of reasons it simply was not working. Still, if you share children with your ex-spouse, you likely cannot cut him or her out of your life forever. This may be true whether you are a custodial or...