Divorce is nearly always a complicated process, but it’s especially so when there are children in the picture. Below are some tips to consider if you are going through a divorce and worried about how you will continue to manage parenthood. Know that co-parenting successfully is possible, and that if you’re willing to commit to it, you can still give…
For centuries, adultery and divorce have been inextricably linked. In fact, until 1966, adultery was the only permissible divorce ground under New York law. Even today, though most litigants opt for no-fault divorce, New York still allows marriage dissolution because one spouse has been unfaithful. However, when it comes to property division, the law does not “punish” a husband or…
It can be devastating to discover a partner is engaged in infidelity, and difficult to determine how to proceed after that discovery. Many people will choose to divorce a spouse who has been cheating on them. If this is the route you decide to take, it is important you proceed with care so you can get your case started as…
Sometimes, a severe lack of trust between two people can make the discovery process in a divorce much more difficult than it otherwise needs to be. The use of a private investigator can help discover missing assets or identify risky or dangerous behavior that could impact the decisions made in your divorce. Before you decide to hire a private investigator,…
Parental alienation is a severe side effect of divorce, one that often occurs as a result of one parent attempting to brainwash their children into having negative feelings toward the other. Some level of parental alienation occurs in up to 15 percent of divorces. However, it is crucial for children to be able to emerge from the divorce process with…
Clients come to our office with the hope of ending their divorces quickly so that they can go on with their lives. Many times they believe that filing for an uncontested divorce will accomplish this. However, we would like to clear up some common myths with facts. Five common misconceptions about uncontested divorces 1. MYTH: A contested divorce is a…
There are many people who get divorced while still paying back student loans. As you may know, the debts you and your spouse have are subject to division just like the property you own together. But does that include your student loans? Dealing with student loans in divorce The most important factor with student loans in a divorce is whose…
Over the years, social scientists have done a significant amount of research into the factors that are most likely to end a marriage. While it’s impossible to say for sure whether a couple will end up divorced or not, there are certainly some traits of a relationship that could raise red flags. The following are some examples: Lack of education:…
Too often, lawyers see divorce as a cut-and-dry legal matter with an outcome defined by each spouse’s gains and losses. But divorce, like marriage, isn’t just about signing a piece of paper and changing your tax filing status. It’s between two people with real emotions, wants, needs and concerns. A divorce attorney who is just as skilled at listening as…
It likely comes as no surprise that a couple’s financial situation can have a large influence on strains in the relationship that could lead to divorce. According to a survey by SunTrust Bank, money is the leading cause of stress in relationships, with 35 percent of people surveyed naming finances as their chief source of trouble in their marriage. The…