Author Archives: Bryan Salamone
Understanding Alimony in New York
In New York, alimony is also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance. Because spouses have a duty to take care of each other, even after a divorce, sometimes one party is ordered by the court to pay a specific sum of money to the other spouse for a period of time. The goal… Read More »
Steps for Filing a Divorce in New York
Going through a divorce can be a very difficult time in your life. Don’t let uncertainty about the complicated divorce process add to your stress. Here are the basic steps involved in filing a divorce in New York. Residency requirements. First you must meet the residency requirements to be eligible to file a divorce in… Read More »
Understanding Child Custody Law in NY
If you are a parent wishing to file for child custody in the state of New York, you should familiarize yourself with the state’s child custody laws first. In a child custody case, the court’s job is to decide what is in the best interest of the child. Although there is no clear-cut way to… Read More »
Saving Money Through Divorce Mediation
Although divorces can be ugly affairs, they don’t always have to be. Many times spouses find ways to work together during the divorce process in an effort referred to as mediation. This not only offers them the opportunity to settle out of court, but has many other benefits as well. Some of the best things… Read More »
Types of Divorce in New York
Although most divorcing couples are working towards the same goal — a dissolution of marriage that leaves both parties satisfied — there are multiple paths to arrive at this resolution. This list is intended to give you a better idea about the types of divorces that are available in New York: At-Fault. In this type… Read More »
Protecting Your Children in a Divorce
A divorce can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved, but especially for kids. If you have children and are in the process of going through a divorce, you should consider the following tips. Listed below are some tips to help you protect your kids from your divorce and ensure your children’s well-being during divorce:… Read More »
Common Myths About Divorce in New York
There is so much information about divorce out there it is not always easy to distinguish fact from fiction. If you are going through a divorce on Long Island, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with New York divorce law to avoid costly mistakes. This list is intended to dispel some of the… Read More »
Receiving Divorced Spouse Social Security Benefits
Divorce places significant financial stress on separated parties. The old saying that two can live as cheaply as one is not too far from the mark. After a divorce, a couple divides everything and then must support two completely separate households. One positive financial avenue that exists after divorce is that if you are a… Read More »
Divorcing Later in Life
Divorcing after many years of marriage is a growing trend with some statistics indicating that the rate of divorce for people over the age of 50 has doubled since 1990. There is even a name for this new trend: gray divorce. Divorcing later in life can bring a complicated set of circumstances into the process…. Read More »
Do Grandma and Grandpa Have any Rights to Visitation in New York?
Divorce affects all who are touched by it and grandparents are among those likely to be injured. Grandparents are often left out in the cold in terms of custody and visitation. While many jurisdictions are slowly granting grandparents rights to see their grandchildren, New York is far from being on the cutting edge in this… Read More »