White Plains Family Law Blog

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...

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...

Going through a divorce isn’t always simple, but since you and your spouse are willing to work together, mediation is something you should try. Mediation gives you the opportunity to work through disputes or disagreements with a third party present. That third party...

When you had to provide a reason for your divorce and note that someone was at fault, it made it rather contentious. You essentially had to say that your spouse did something -- like being unfaithful to the marriage -- that made you want to end the relationship. Even...

Are you trying to come up with a custody solution that really fits your children’s needs? Maybe you find it tough to pack everything up and move out of the house after your divorce. The kids really love the home, their friends, the neighborhood, their school, etc....

It may be unfair, but it’s true: The long hours that you put in building your career so that you can provide for your family can actually be held against you when you’re getting a divorce and trying to get shared or primary physical custody of your children. Your...

Maybe you thought of your prenup as a necessary insurance policy in case things went bad -- or maybe you had doubts about your relationship from the start. Either way, now that your marriage has crumbled, you’re glad that you have that little document safely tucked...

You’ve probably seen divorces on television that end up being litigated in the courtroom, in front of a judge. Those cases do happen, but there is an opportunity for your case to go a different route. If you and your spouse aren’t keen on taking your case to court,...

If you are going to be going through a high-asset divorce, one good idea is to work with a forensic accountant. A forensic accountant uses accounting, investigative and auditing skills to examine the finances involved in your case. They can help you locate assets and...

Some children are able to go through their entire childhood without having any major stress come their way. Unfortunately, there are also kids who will have to deal with some situations that cause them to feel overwhelmed, including you divorcing their other parent or...