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A Lawyer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney

Your divorce lawyer must have business knowledge and experience in addition to knowledge of the law. When entering into a relationship with a divorce lawyer, evaluate the lawyer’s success. Is he/she a sole practitioner; is it a small “shop”; is it a rented office or do they own a building? Hiring the wrong divorce lawyer… Read More »

Is Your Business Safe? Ten Tips for Protecting Your Business Assets During Your Divorce

After working hard to build a successful business, do not let your pending divorce put your accomplishments at risk. Your spouse may be entitled to an interest in your company and a portion of its assets and profits. Following are ten tips for effectively protecting your business from the damaging effects of dissolution: 1. Rely… Read More »

Separation Agreements: Rarely Recommended, They Are Documents Without Teeth

There are many reasons to enter into a Separation Agreement but the one reason rears its head over and over is: one spouse wants to maintain the health benefits of the other spouse while living separate and apart. Any and all other reasons can be handled by Post-Nuptial Agreement. In fact, the above reason can… Read More »

Avoiding a Divorce

Divorce is a difficult process fraught with stress, anger, sadness, and grief. It can take a number of years and be costly if you are dealing with a spouse who refuses to be reasonable or who is vindictive. Some things that you can attempt to do to strengthen your relationship in the hope of avoiding… Read More »

What Types of Documents Do I Likely Need to Bring to My First Meeting with My Divorce Attorney?

Your divorce lawyer is there to help you through the divorce process. To assist you, your attorney needs to obtain a full picture of your situation. Why you want a divorce, what you expect out of one, and a snapshot of your financial situation are key to helping your lawyer understand how best to advise… Read More »

Some Reasons People Divorce

People understand that marriages end and that divorce is a natural occurrence once a relationship is no longer fulfilling. While it may be commonplace to divorce, divorce is never easy for the parties involved. Most couples feel extreme sorrow. Depression can occur. After a time, the parties learn how to move on and move forward…. Read More »

When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce and You Don’t

The unfortunate reality is that your spouse has arrived at a decision about your marriage that does not match your own desires. But once you get past the initial shock, it’s time to seek the help of an experienced divorce attorney. Your lawyer can immediately begin protecting your assets, property, and your relationship with your… Read More »

Do Couples Need a Lawyer Even for a Friendly Divorce?

This is a common question. The short answer is yes. While you and your spouse may be on the friendliest of terms, you are about to end your marriage and anything can happen. When a marriage ends, disputes have a tendency to appear out of nowhere. If you choose to go forward with your divorce… Read More »

Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney

No matter the circumstances surrounding your divorce, it is in your best interests to hire a lawyer as soon as possible. But which law firm is right for you? Does it matter who you hire? Absolutely. In fact, choosing the wrong attorney can cost you everything when it comes to a divorce. Consider the information… Read More »

Legal Controversies Concerning NY No-fault Divorce

In 2010, New York joined a host of other states that allow couples to obtain a divorce without assigning fault to either party. Recent changes to New York’s domestic relations law allow spouses to more easily obtain a divorce under the new grounds of irretrievable breakdown. This allows a court to grant a divorce simply… Read More »