One question people commonly have while going through a divorce is whether or not it’s okay for them to begin dating. The simplest answer is that you should wait until your divorce is final, but realistically, this doesn’t always happen. If you do meet someone during your divorce process, it’s important for you to exercise extreme caution with how you…
Your divorce may take months to resolve, but there may be some issues you need to settle right away, at least temporarily. Child custody is one of those issues. Who will have custody of the kids during the divorce proceedings? You have two options during your divorce if one spouse has moved out of the house. Either you come to…
After a divorce, both parents will still have the right to at least visit with their children, except in some rare circumstances. Even if the child is not spending time living with each parent, there will be allotted visitation times for the noncustodial spouse. Your divorce agreement will include a custody order and visitation schedule that you must follow. But…
Even after your divorce is complete, it is still important to be mindful of what you say and how you act, especially when it comes to your children and former spouse. Below are some post-divorce etiquette tips to keep in mind: Watch what you say in front of your children: You should never badmouth your former partner in front of…
Once your divorce is final, you will need to make some lifestyle changes to adjust for the fact that your financial situation may be much tighter for the foreseeable future. Below are a few examples of some of the specific financial challenges for which you should plan: Living situation: If you and your spouse owned a home together, your divorce…
Divorce does not just place a lot of strain on you emotionally and physically — it also takes a financial toll. You and your spouse must make a series of decisions that will have a significant impact on your financial situations, both present and future. The following are just a few examples of the biggest financial issues that must be…
If you and your former partner have children, you will need to maintain a relationship with some level of cordiality for the sake of raising those kids. Co-parenting can be a tough challenge for divorced parents, especially in particularly contentious relationships. Fortunately, the challenges that come with it can be overcome with maturity and communication. Below are just a few…
In 2001 (just passed September 11, 2001) our firm submitted an application and supporting documents to change our client’s name from a male name to a female name (For confidentiality purposes, I will refer to the names as “Mike” and “Mary”). I represented an individual who was named Mike at birth, and through his treatment for gender identity disorder, he…
Divorce can be a very stressful experience, but there are some ways you can keep a clear head and get through the process as efficiently as possible. The following are a few philosophies you may consider living by during your divorce, even when times are toughest: Focus on what you can control: It is understandable to get frustrated with your…
On April 17, 2019 the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division for the Second Department upheld a Decision by the Family Court which gives standing to a same sex parent who is seeking custody and visitation. Justice Thomas A. Rademaker presided over a case in March, 2018 as a Nassau County Family Court Judge. Justice Rademaker is now a Supreme…