Is your ex trying to turn your child against you?
You knew that divorce would affect your relationship with your child. However, you did not think that within a few months, your child would no longer want to see you. If this happens, something is not right. If you research your child’s behavior on the internet, you...How is property divided in a New York divorce?
If you are getting divorced in New York, a court will divide your marital property using the rule of equitable division. That does not mean a 50/50 split, but rather what a judge considers fair. To understand what’s likely to happen with the division of property...Dividing a business in a high-asset divorce
If you and your spouse are high-asset business partners, your divorce may be more complicated than most. Not only is your personal life at stake, but your business and your future income. If you fell out of love with each other, but remain on good terms, you may be...Is mediation out when a divorce is contentious?
If you decide to divorce your spouse, regardless of the reason, you’ll want to become familiar with the finer details of the process. More specifically, learn more about both mediation and litigation. When faced with a contentious divorce, it’s natural to believe that...Is there any advantage to an uncontested divorce?
It’s very clear that you and your spouse are getting divorced — but you dread the idea of a protracted battle that will play out in a courtroom full of virtual strangers. Fortunately, you do have options. An uncontested divorce is possible in New York if you and...Sharing child custody can be hard, but is usually for the best
You look at your daughter happily playing with the dog. They have been inseparable ever since your daughter was born five years ago. Next week, for the first time, it’s going to be just you and the dog, alone in the house. Your daughter is going to her dad’s for the...Beware of financial misstatements in divorce
When a divorce is imminent, each party might automatically try to protect their own interests. For some, money becomes the primary concern. While this is understandable, neither party should allow it to lead to them taking illegal steps to try to hide assets. Being...Choose mediation in a high-asset divorce to protect your children
Being successful can have its drawbacks. It’s as if there were an inverse relationship between success and privacy: The more successful you get, the less private your life becomes. Gossip columnists have their sources, and if you have any kind of fame or wealth in New...Do you inherit some kind of “divorce gene” if your parents divorce?
Is the tendency to divorce something that’s passed down in your genetic code, like the color of your hair or your fabulous musical talent? Studies have indicated that the children of divorced parents are more likely to divorce themselves than children whose parents...