The role of a father can be a crucial one when it comes to a child's development, safety and happiness. Children who have positive relationships with their fathers tend to have better outcomes as they mature. Unfortunately, many men may find themselves struggling to...
Financial discussions are often the most challenging element of divorce. Spouses may have a hard time agreeing on what is an equitable means of distributing their assets. There may also be questions about financial support. Perhaps one spouse stayed home to raise the...
Not every married couple in New York maintains their relationship until one spouse dies. Some couples encounter issues that force them to reevaluate the relationship. Divorce is a common experience, and many people do not know what to expect. The laws for divorce are...
Co-parenting after a divorce can be challenging, but embracing this undertaking may be essential for the well-being of your children. Successfully navigating the complexities of post-divorce parenting requires effective communication, cooperation and understanding....
When you get divorced, you’ll likely benefit from identifying your marital assets and your separate assets. As a general rule, marital assets are those acquired during the marriage, while separate assets are those that were acquired independently. Separate assets are...
New York parents who are divorcing or separating usually need to work out a way to share custody with one another. It can be a challenge to agree on what children need and what each of the parents should be responsible to provide. As a result, negotiations concerning...
Divorcing couples in New York often find it challenging to divide their property. They may need to go to mediation or ask a judge to rule on certain decisions, such as who gets to keep the family home. A significant portion of your property will be marital assets that...
Perhaps you met your spouse when you were both in medical school, so you had a mutual interest in protecting your future income. Maybe you knew that you would eventually inherit your family business, and your fiance at the time agreed that signing a prenuptial...
Back around 2014, reports showed that gray divorce rates had doubled. This was a bit of a surprise, as this age group – those who are 50 years old and older – has typically been more opposed to divorce. Additionally, divorce rates for the rest of the country and the...
When a child’s father is unknown, it’s important for paternity tests to be used to establish paternity. Knowing who the biological father of a child is helps establish a responsibility to care for the child as well as to providing financial support for their care. Did...
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