There’s an app for everything these days, including divorce. Here are a few examples of some apps you can find on your phone or other devices that will help you through the divorce process. Divorceify: Divorceify offers connections to therapists, mediators, financial advisors and support groups located near you, all of which have been thoroughly vetted for quality and professionalism.…
The coronavirus pandemic has created unique challenges for parents dealing with child custody orders or agreements. Not surprisingly, some parents have simply run out of patience with self-help remedies and may feel like their only remaining option is to go to court, either to enforce an existing arrangement or to seek a formal modification of custody. However, any New York…
For as difficult as the divorce process can be emotionally for the people going through it, it can be just as difficult for children, who do not have the emotional maturity to fully understand why it’s happening and how it will affect their lives moving forward. It’s not uncommon for the emotional trauma of divorce to manifest itself in children’s…
Due to the ever-present dangers associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more court hearings are happening virtually these days. These are still relatively new endeavors for court officials and attorneys, and everyone has had to sort of grow more comfortable in the virtual setting together throughout the last year. Here are a few tips to help you make sure…
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, unemployment claims are hovering near 1 million a week, millions of workers have had their hours cut and more than 100,000 business have closed. With their sources of income cut off, many divorced parents are struggling to meet their child support obligations. Unfortunately, there are no court-approved relief…
It’s understanding to be nervous for a court hearing, especially if you’ve never been to one before. The good news is there are ways you can prepare for the hearing that will help you cut down on your nervousness. Here are some tips. Get organized: Collect all the necessary documents and information well in advance, and make copies of everything…
Since 1996, we have been handling grandparent’s rights. Previously, grandparents did not have rights to visitation or time with their grandchildren except for in certain circumstances: If the parents of the child have passed away If the grandparent has an existing relationship with the child There must be no objection by the parents of the child I am very pleased…
The prospect of attending a court hearing for your divorce might be intimidating if you don’t have any experience in court. You can make the process a bit less scary by preparing yourself for the kinds of questions you’re likely to be asked. Here are a few common examples. Basic information: Expect to get started with basic information, including your…
Lured by websites pitching do-it-yourself divorces, many people initiate the DIY process only to discover that the legal system is more complex than they realized or that their spouse intends to contest important issues. If you started down the DIY divorce path, it is not too late to seek legal assistance. As experienced Long Island divorce lawyers, we have many…
Divorce during retirement age can come with some unique complications, due to the likelihood that the marriage had existed for decades, and the greater level of assets you’re likely to be dealing with. Here are a few things you’ll need to consider to get through a so-called “gray divorce” as smoothly as possible. Look into your Social Security payments: Social…