In a recent University of Maryland study, researchers looked at U.S. Census data and discovered the American divorce rate declined by 18 percent from 2008 to 2016. This seems to be primarily due to younger people divorcing significantly less frequently than the older Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. Researchers say younger Americans are waiting to get married until they have…
Adultery is among the most common reasons why married couples get divorced. But does the presence of adultery in marriage have any effect on the divorce case? In some cases, the answer can be yes. In New York, individuals may seek fault-based divorces, as well as no-fault divorces. Adultery is one example of an element that must have existed in…
New York is one of several states that allows couples to file for a no-fault or an at-fault divorce. If you live in the state, it is important to understand the differences between these two categories. At-fault divorce A fault-based divorce can be granted if the required grounds for granting such a divorce are present and if at least one…
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos recently announced that he and his wife, MacKenzie, would be getting divorced. The divorce is expected to shatter records because Bezos is the wealthiest man in the world and the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement. There have been reports of an affair Bezos had during the marriage, which could result in him…
If you get divorced and had previously depended on your spouse for health insurance, you may still obtain coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Under this law, you would get the same employer-sponsored health insurance coverage you had during your marriage. There is, however, a catch: you’ll have to pay for that coverage, plus an extra 2 percent…
The divorce process can be somewhat complicated if one of the spouses lives overseas. If you are currently living abroad, here’s what you need to know about the process of filing for divorce. Know your local laws Depending on where you live, you may need to abide by the laws in your local area to get a divorce. In such…
One of the first steps you will want to take after you receive your divorce decree is to go over your insurance policies and make any necessary updates. The following are some tips for how you should handle specific insurance policies you may have: Car insurance You can continue to use a joint auto insurance policy, but if you would…
In the United States, we’ve seen a rise in “gray divorce” in recent years. These are divorces between couples who are retirement age or beyond. But what exactly is it that is causing these long-term marriages to come to an end? The following are a few of the most common factors that result in divorces for people who have been…
For over 25 years, my legal practice — the largest divorce firm on Long Island — has handled thousands of divorces. In that time, I’ve obtained strong results for clients through a variety of methods, including traditional litigation, uncontested divorce, mediation and collaborative divorce. But even though several options exist for ending a marriage, none has completely addressed the needs…
Once you receive your divorce decree, your divorce has been officially finalized and it’s time for you to move to the next stage in your life. Make sure you read your divorce decree thoroughly as soon as you get it. This document contains all the information you need to know, including your obligations after the divorce. It also gives you…