Divorce & Family Law

Spring break is right around the corner. If you have minor children and a parenting time agreement, now is the time to start thinking about what you want your spring break to look like. CONSULT YOUR DIVORCE DECREE OR SEPARATION AGREEMENT Before you begin planning how...

Divorce can seem overwhelming. There are a number of decisions to be made involving personal possessions, finances, and more. Even though every divorce is different, there are some common money mistakes that many divorcing people make. Below we discuss some of them....

When someone is planning a divorce, they often have a lot of questions about the process. In this day and age, odds are good they already know one or more people who have gotten a divorce, and these friends may be a ready source of information. However, every divorce...

Divorce is a difficult time for any person. There is naturally going to be a certain amount of stress as you and your spouse work through important issues, including how assets and debts will be divided, how much parenting time each person will have with the...

Most family law cases are resolved before a trial. However, in some cases, the parties just cannot come to agreeable terms. In those cases, the parties must appear before a judge who will hear testimony, make factual determinations, and issue an order consistent with...

Social media can be an effective way to catch up with friends and family and share what is going on in your life. However, participating in social media creates a permanent record, which can be detrimental to a divorce case. YOU CAN'T CONTROL WHO SEES WHAT YOU POST...

A recent study on marriage and divorce out of the University of Maryland reveals some interesting trends. Some of those are detailed below. WOMEN ARE DIVORCING AT A LESSER RATE Between 2008 and 2018, the number of married women who filed for divorce dropped 18...

Now that school is back in session and your separation or divorce is either finalized or close to being finalized, here are some tips to make the transition for you and your child more successful. REVIEW THE SCHEDULE Regardless of your custody and visitation schedule,...

Getting a divorce in New York can be costly. There are, however, things you can do to keep divorce costs down. ORGANIZE YOUR PAPERWORK There are any number of documents your divorce attorney will need. These documents can be organized by you, or you can offer them to...

In New York, a spousal maintenance award can be adjusted under certain circumstances. Someone who pays spousal maintenance may seek a reduction in the amount of spousal maintenance they must pay. Alternatively, someone who receives spousal maintenance may seek an...