In New York, spouses can receive either temporary or permanent alimony during and after a divorce, depending on the circumstances of the marriage. To determine if alimony is appropriate in a case, the judge carefully analyzes the needs of the spouse seeking the support and whether the potential payer is financially capable of providing that assistance. Other factors that go…
When people think of divorce, what often comes to mind are contentious, drawn-out court hearings filled with anger and insults. However, this is not usually the case. The divorce process can be remarkably civil if both sides commit themselves to being calm and amicable. Below are a few tips to help make your divorce as civil as possible: Communicate: At…
Just when you thought you have heard it all, a client comes into the office with a Judgment of Divorce that is twelve years old. The client explains that his wife and himself were never divorced, never filed for divorce, and although they didn’t live together…they wanted to remain married. A Judgment of Divorce obtained in the client and his…
Getting through the holidays as a divorced parent with children can be a struggle. However, if you can find the right balance in everything you do, this time of the year does not need to be so stressful. Below are a few tips to help you through the holidays: Prepare for the challenge: Accept that it may be difficult to…
If you went through a divorce this year, you’re probably not going to be too sad to say goodbye to the year 2017. Turning the calendar over can feel like the perfect time to make a fresh start. To that end, if you’ve had relationship woes this year, you might consider making a few New Year’s resolutions to get off…
The holiday season can be a tough time for families dealing with divorce or separation, especially if there are children involved. There are, however, some ways you can navigate the challenges that come during the holidays in a way that minimizes potential conflict. Below are a few tips to help you through this time of the year: Consider starting new…
Theresa Caputo, star of the show “Long Island Medium” on TLC, is separating from her husband Larry, according to a report in People magazine. The couple has been married 28 years. The split will likely play a role in the upcoming eleventh season of the show. According to Caputo, the couple’s relationship has “changed” since the last season of the…
In many situations, divorcing couples can reach agreements outside of court and resolve their issues without much need for mediation. You do have the legal ability to write your own divorce settlement, but it is almost never advisable to do so. Many issues related to your divorce require a high level of knowledge about the practice area, which only an…
As you approach your divorce, you will negotiate a visitation schedule as part of your custody arrangements. This schedule outlines the time each parent will spend with the child, including visits made by the noncustodial spouse. If the noncustodial spouse does not comply with these visitation times, he or she risks losing some visitation privileges. But what if the spouse…
Divorce is never an easy process. It becomes especially complicated and emotionally trying when one spouse has been physically or emotionally abusive to the other. Before you file for divorce from an abusive spouse, it’s important to be aware that there are court protections available to you. Especially if the abuse was recent, you should consider getting a temporary protective…