Divorcing New York parents like you have a lot of ground to cover before the split. A lot of your hardest decisions will likely center around your child, too. You need to determine the custody situation. You must decide what the visitation schedule will look like. You...
Month: July 2020
Can you arrange for shared pet custody in a New York divorce?
For many couples in New York, household pets are the heart of their family. Whether you and your spouse have decided not to have children, want to wait for a few years before you have children or have already had children who are adults that have left your house, it's...
Can your ex-spouse benefit from your Social Security?
Whether you and your ex-spouse separated years before or recently split in a grey divorce, your Social Security benefits may hang in the balance. In the same way your spouse or child may apply, your ex-spouse can file if eligible. The total of this amount varies...
What does New York consider when awarding spousal support?
Leaving a marriage and embarking on life on your own is often stressful, and you may find it particularly anxiety-inducing if you have fears about how to support yourself. If you sacrificed your education or professional career for the sake of your spouse or family,...