Divorce is an unappealing option to couples facing issues in their relationship, but it may be the best option in many cases. There are some trends of divorce that are significant to point out. There is an overwhelming belief that couples are getting divorced at an increasing rate, but the reality i...

Maintenance law refers to alimony or spousal support and has been awaiting revisions in New York for quite some time now. The revisions have recently passed in the State Senate and Assembly by wide margins and the governor is expected to sign them into law soon. The changes coming into play include ...

2015 was the year for change and a major leap toward new tradition was the legalization of same-sex marriage. The classic bride and groom on the top of a wedding cake were to be altered in society as same-sex genders were now allowed to legally wed one another. The decision by the Supreme Court was ...

Did you know January is National Divorce Month? The divorce rates have peaked so high in the past few years that it actually has it’s own month. It seems that as the cold weather rolls in during the month of early January, so does the cold shoulder exchange between spouses. As the holidays come to...

Each year you make plenty of new year’s resolutions that you may (or may not) keep, which usually include something along the lines of exercising more, eating better, and saving money. Why do we set these types of goals? The greatest wish we have for ourselves during the new year is to improve our...

When a married couple with children decide to get a divorce, the question of physical custody and visitation comes into play. Visitation is one of the most important factors of a divorce, and if a noncustodial parent has been denied visitation by the ex-spouse, or the noncustodial parent can be harm...

Grandparents rights are not given as much attention as parental rights yet it is still an important issue in regards to childcare. You have a right to be a part of your grandchild’s life in some shape or form if your son or daughter is divorced or if the relationship between the parents of your [&...

It is difficult to know who to turn to when you are faced with divorce. You just spent quite some time with someone who you thought you can trust and they failed you. The question is how do you know who can actually help you with the divorce process? The attorney you end up choosing […]...

Finding a trustworthy attorney can seem like an arduous process once you are ready to begin the divorce process. The amount of options to choose from can be overwhelming but the process can be much easier if you focus on a few specific aspects that are most important to you! The first thing to decid...