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When you share minor children with your ex, custody exchanges can be a frequent source of tension and stress – for you, your co-parent and your children.You’ve always prioritized your child’s needs and want to keep their transitions from your care to your co-parent’s care as smooth and stress-free a...
September 11,2024 01:49 PM
Most people have heard that divorce is expensive – but they don’t really understand what that means. Legal fees and filing costs are only part of the equation, and they are probably not going to be your most significant expense. To be financially prepared for your divorce, it’s important to con...
September 11,2024 01:48 PM
No one enters a marriage thinking that it will end someday. But for many, divorce becomes a reality. And when it happens, it can be overwhelming, leaving you anxious and uncertain about the entire process. One of the biggest decisions you will face is choosing between fault-based and no-fault divorc...
September 02,2024 08:37 AM
Increasingly, people are divorcing after several decades of marriage. Once their children are grown and out of the house, they realize that they have different visions for the way they want to spend the rest of their lives. Maybe they find that they no longer have much in common.Whatever the reason ...
August 23,2024 02:51 PM
If you and your ex or soon-to-be ex have agreed to share custody of your child, you’re likely doing what’s best for your child – and for both of you. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s going to be easy – especially in the beginning.In the early weeks and months (and sometimes longer) after decidi...
August 18,2024 09:14 AM
Divorce is a deeply personal and challenging life event that can stir a wide range of emotions in anyone. It requires thoughtful consideration and careful planning to obtain the best outcome for all involved. Here are four common mistakes to avoid when navigating a divorce.
Acting out of emotion
Di... August 16,2024 06:22 AM
The way that you bring up divorce can impact how the process goes. Suddenly suggesting it in the middle of an argument with your spouse will probably make the process more contentious. Bringing it up carefully and calmly can help things go more smoothly. Everyone’s situation is unique, of course. Ex...
August 10,2024 10:06 PM
No one is legally permitted to hide assets during divorce. Financial statements need to be made to the court that fully disclose all of the assets the couple holds – bank accounts, investments, overseas accounts, savings, real estate, business ownership, etc. Unfortunately, this does not mean t...
August 09,2024 04:52 PM
Bonuses can be a financial game-changer for anyone, but in the context of divorce, they can be a source of uncertainty and conflict. In New York, bonuses are considered when calculating child support and alimony during a divorce. As you go through the process, it is essential to understand how bonus...
July 31,2024 03:44 PM
When a couple gets divorced and they have children, dividing custody of those children becomes perhaps the focal point of that divorce case. There are still many other things to do, such as splitting up marital assets, but the child custody arrangement is often what causes conflicts and where couple...
July 30,2024 01:37 AM
