Divorce

Is a Move in Your Future?

Relocating after divorce in New York The promise of new beginnings waits at the end of every divorce.Amicable or bitter, partners who split are hoping for a chance to start over, sometimes in a new relationship, sometimes in a new location.If children are involved, what can you expect if you want to relocate? As with any aspect of divorce, the…

A Help and a Hindrance: Improper Protective Orders

An order of protection is a powerful tool. Throughout New York, orders of protection help to protect individuals and their families from threats of violence, or abuse at the hands of another. Filed by a petitioner, a protective order can require the respondent to stay away from a family home or workplace, require payment of child support, compel someone to…