When a parent has a child custody agreement but needs to move to a new location, they may have questions about the process they need to follow. Relocation overview A parent may need to relocate for several reasons, like a new job opportunity, to be closer to family or...
Financial matters are a key aspect of any New York divorce. When people are going through the emotional and personal turmoil of the end of a marriage, they might let these issues pass without fully understanding their importance. This is a mistake. The income, assets...
A lot of fathers underestimate the value they have in a child’s life. Sometimes these thoughts are spurred by toxicity spewed by the child’s mother, which is sometimes even buttressed by the child’s own statements and behaviors when parental alienation occurs. In...
In New York, if a person has been abused, harassed or threatened, they may want to seek a restraining order, also known as an Order of Protection. This order can prevent the abuser from contacting the victim or causing them additional harm. Process overview The first...
Although the divorce can have significant financial implications, the mental toll taken by the process can be just as worrisome. After all, it can feel like the life you once knew is crumbling around you, and the uncertainty of the future can leave you frightened....
Although it’s an emotional process, divorce might also be the biggest financial transaction that you participate in during your lifetime. Property division, alimony, and child support can completely shift the dynamics of your financial well-being for decades to come....
The end of a marriage is anything but a joyful experience. However, this momentous life event does not have to be all bad and negative. There are ups and downs in life, and with a divorce, there can be moments of peace and progress. Filing for divorce Filing for...
Most divorces don’t end up in court. For most cases, dispute resolution can be done outside of court, cutting costs for all parties in terms of time, energy, emotional pain and dollars spent. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) For all sorts of civil actions there...
The economy has presented obstacles for homeowners seeking a reasonable mortgage. But divorce adds further complications for couples dealing with their marital home and obtaining a mortgage. Mortgage options Keeping the family’s home depends on many factors. These...
In an ideal world, you and your child’s other parent would come to an agreement on child custody, and you’d both be capable of effective co-parenting. But, as you know if you’re reading this post, we often live in a less-than-ideal world. That means that despite your...
