Divorce

As parents, we are required to support our children financially, even after divorce. When one parent has primary custody, the other will pay child support and, as per New York’s Domestic [...]

Spousal maintenance, otherwise known as spousal support or simply ‘maintenance is a form of financial support paid to one spouse by another to cover their reasonable financial requirements either [...]

When parents divorce or separate, it can create a barrier between the children and extended family members, such as grandparents. The reasons vary: sometimes one or both parents don’t get along [...]

The National Divorce Decision Making Project has been considering this question seriously with a recent research project designed to learn more about the thought processes people go through [...]

There are many different impacts that a divorce can have on you emotionally as well as physically, and it is extremely important to have proper nutrition when you make the decision to end your [...]

When you and your spouse make the decision to divorce, you each have the ability to voice your concerns and advocate your rights in court either personally or via your attorneys. Your minor [...]

Maintenance, which is also known as spousal support or alimony, is financial support provided to one spouse by the other. The New York State Family Court can order temporary maintenance, [...]

When a couple divorces or separates in New York State, the noncustodial parent is required provide financial support for any children under 21. By definition, such support includes: Regular cash [...]

When a couple decides to separate, it’s not as simple as occupying different addresses. Such an arrangement changes where you get your mail, but nothing more. You’re still married, so any assets [...]

When two parties divorce in New York, the division of their property has to be agreed upon by the couple and / or determined by a judge. This process is referred to as equitable distribution. [...]