When one person is ordered to pay alimony (also referred to as spousal support) to the other, it is expected to be paid on time and in full. However, as the past several years have shown, challenges can arise unexpectedly and many people can have unexpected issues...
For spouses thinking about divorce, you are likely thinking about a million little things. However, a big part of your future will be your finances, which begins now, during your marriage because your marital estate is what will be split to start both of your...
It might be the case that, at least eventually, you will be in a better place financially once your divorce is finalized. But you might still wonder what effect your divorce will have on your credit score, especially if you are looking to make a big purchase like an...
For anyone in the dating scene right now, you know it is rough out there. In the world of full of dating apps, it should not be this hard. But one TikTok influencer believes he found a simple trick to weed out potential divorce on the very first date. TikTok...
Divorce is a legal matter between two spouses. A child custody dispute involves the child as a third party, but it is essentially a legal argument between two parents. At first glance, child support might also seem to be a personal matter between the two parents, but...
Images of a family are often equipped with a mother, father, daughter and son. And when that family is separated through divorce, the image changes to a mother with her children in the family home while the father is in a new home that the children visit sporadically....
Many Long Island residents who find themselves in the middle of a contentious divorce let negative feelings toward their estranged spouse block their ability to make a rational decision about accepting a settlement offer or demanding “their day in court.” Having a...
A divorce can be a complicated matter, especially when the divorce involves a member of the armed services. When looking at some of the challenges facing an armed services member in divorce, it is important to note the superseding law. The two sets of law that are...
One of the scariest things for a parent on Long Island is that their ex will move away with their child. After all, a move of any distance, even to another part of the greater New York City area, can make it harder for the noncustodial parent to see their children....
New York residents who have children—whether through marriage or not—have a legal responsibility to care for those children. For some people, that means paying child support. Obviously, this can be a touchy legal issue, since it directly impacts a person’s finances. A...
