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When a divorced couple has a child custody order in place, there may be a circumstance where the custodial parent wants to move. This may be to pursue a job opportunity, to relocate closer to family or friends or to be near a new school district. Many child custody...
Getting divorced can feel complicated. There are a lot of decisions that must be made and negotiations that must be completed before the end of a marriage can be reached. It is important that individuals preparing for and engaging with the divorce process have legal...
Divorcing New York couples with minor children often put child support at the top of their list of concerns. Will I be required to pay child support or will my ex-spouse be required to pay support to me? How much will the payment be? Can an order for child support be...
In New York, it is unfortunate that many marriages end in divorce. As the decision is made to end a marriage and the case is negotiated, people will have questions about the aftermath. In many divorces, spousal support – also referred to as maintenance – is awarded....
Divorce can be a complicated, prolonged process that can set your life’s stage for years to come. There’s a lot on the line in these marriage dissolution cases, which means you should really know what you’re getting into and what you’re doing throughout one. Winging...
Marriages come to an end for a variety of reasons in New York. Whatever a couple’s private reasons for divorce are, to validly divorce in the state they must provide one of the following legally acceptable reasons: Irretrievable differences: This is usually referred...
When a person is going through a divorce it is often one of the worst times of their life. A divorce is incredibly hard both emotionally and financially. There can be many contentious issues that a couple needs to work through during the divorce period, including...
Divorce may be a life-altering decision. Couples, however, may enter a legal or trial separation before they take this major step. This family law option has advantages and disadvantages. Separation defined A legal separation in New York requires that the spouses live...
In a New York divorce, children can frequently get caught in the middle. For couples that are moving forward with the end of a marriage, the relationship may be contentious with many disputes coming to the forefront. Children are vulnerable in this situation and it is...
Fights between spouses are an inevitable part of the divorce process. A troubled marriage only leads to a breakdown in communications at times, with both spouses bickering with one another. However, Long Island parents may want to learn more about how their fighting...
