New York couples considering divorce have a lot of hard decisions to make. Oftentimes, emotions are super charges when you make the actual decision to divorce – but there’s a lot that people should consider before filing those papers. How does your everyday life...
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Divorce
What do childless couples focus on during divorce?
Divorce for childless couples in New York can have a different focus than when parents split up. While divorces for both types of couples can be emotionally charged, the absence of children means that negotiations will revolve around financial issues. What are the...
Preparing for divorce: taking the right steps
When you're planning a life together with your spouse, you likely assume you're going to be with that person forever. However, life presents us with situations and decisions that can change our original plans. If you're a New York resident and considering divorce,...
Why do you need a prenuptial agreement?
Are you planning to get married in the state of New York? Now is the time to think about protecting your assets. You naturally hope for the best for your marriage. At the same time, you need to plan for what may happen if it should come to an end. Here are the main...
Financial mistakes to avoid in a divorce settlement
Although New York divorce court judges strive to approve an agreement that's fair, some couples may make financial mistakes when they draft a settlement. Involving professionals in your negotiation will help you prevent these mistakes and save you time on research....
Age gaps could contribute to divorce
Significant age gaps may exist between married couples, and they could mean little or nothing. Many spouses enjoy a wonderful union despite one of them being much older. However, age gaps could affect a marriage, but not necessarily how people assume. That is, a...
Understanding abandonment as a ground for a divorce
People who want to get divorced in New York will in some cases list the reasons in their petitions. New York recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds. One of the fault-based grounds for divorces in the state is spousal abandonment. What is spousal abandonment?...
This is why older couples divorce today
Divorce is never easy, and it can be especially challenging when you are older, and you have children and grandchildren. Although divorce at an older age is something that many people do not think about, it's something that happens often in New York, and for many...
Things to consider about living with your ex-spouse
Believe it or not, there are some divorced couples that still live together. There could be many reasons for this living arrangement including children that are involved or high rent prices. While living with your ex-spouse is usually not ideal, some New York...
Helping your kids understand your divorce
One of the hardest conversations New York parents might have to have with their children is to announce their divorce. However, they can work together to help their children through this difficult time. Meet and plan to decide how to approach telling the kids the news...