When it comes to child support, if you are a non-custodial parent you will have to support your children financially until they turn 21 or special circumstances apply. One of those possible [...]

One of the most emotionally challenging situations that any parent faces is choosing a guardian who will raise their minor children in the event that they are unable to do so themselves. Not only [...]

Divorce is not the only way that a marriage may be ended in New York. There is also a process called annulment, which renders your union “null and void”’ and, from a legal perspective, means that [...]

A fair and well thought-out parenting plan is one of the most important components in a New York divorce settlement. There is more to this type of arrangement than simply compiling a list of [...]

When a couple divorces in New York State, assets that they accumulated during the marriage are subject to equitable distribution. These assets frequently include a business that the couple [...]

When parents divorce in New York, disputes can potentially arise over the last name of any minor children. This normally happens when the mother has primary custody and remarries, or simply wants [...]

In a lot of marriages, one spouse assumes responsibility for paying bills and managing household finances. This can be a convenient arrangement during a strong marriage, but if a divorce brings [...]

When a couple divorces, their marital debts are subject to equitable division in much the same way as their assets. Examples of such debts may include: Credit card balances Mortgages Automobile [...]

Like assets, marital debt must be fairly divided upon divorce. Common types of marital debt include (but are not limited to): Mortgages Automobile loans Joint credit cards Personal loans These [...]

New York is a state that permits both no-fault and at-fault divorce, so a couple that is determined to end their marriage can do so relatively easily, provided they meet the state residency [...]