Postpartum depression frequently afflicts new mothers. Changes to a woman’s body after giving birth can lead to erratic moods, moments of anger and a feeling of hopelessness. The widely covered Lindsay Clancy case in Massachusetts, where a mother is on trial for...
The Massachusetts trial stemming from Lindsay Clancy’s shocking killing of her three children has drawn worldwide attention. While some people support Clancy’s defense that the tragedy was triggered by her severe postpartum mental illness, others believe that she is...
When a high-asset divorce is approaching, some spouses attempt to decrease the value of their marital estate before the property division process begins. They might drain accounts, rack up debt, transfer assets or spend marital funds on a new romantic interest. Under...
Though divorce usually marks the end of a long, committed relationship, it also opens the door to new opportunities. While you might not be ready to find a new steady romantic partner, many divorced individuals achieve fulfillment by picking a new hobby or rekindling...
Whether you are going to be on an extended work trip or your child will be spending the summer living with your former partner, long-distance parenting can become difficult. Whatever the circumstances, if you and your child will be living apart for a while, it is wise...
Whether a couple got a prenuptial agreement before their wedding or not, drawing up a postnuptial agreement after some years of marriage can help them formalize property division and alimony terms in the event that they divorce. However, like a prenup, there is no...
Most New Yorkers going through a divorce hope to maintain their marital standard of living following the determination of any maintenance award and the equitable distribution of marital property. Whether that is possible can depend on factors including the length of...
New York courts have the authority to invalidate and set aside contracts that do not adhere to current legal standards, including prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements are essentially marital contracts drafted by engaged couples who want protect their financial...
A parental relocation when custody of minor children is shared almost always requires pre-approval by the court and careful adherence to legal procedures. Parents who want to move to accept a new job, develop a new relationship or tap into support systems provided by...
Divorcing business owners in New York often focus on the problem of dividing their business or professional practice according to the state’s equitable distribution rules, but a more subtle issue can create lasting financial harm: the risk of a “double dip.” In the...