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DOES THE COURT CARE THAT MY SPOUSE CHEATED ON ME OR ABANDONED OUR FAMILY
The simple answer is no, not anymore. Back in the day there used to be grounds for divorce that had to be proven by the party alleging...


DIVORCE AND THE NEVER-ENDING LITIGATION
More often than not, the entry of a Judgment of Divorce results in a euphoric sigh of relief. Unfortunately, this feeling is often...


WHAT IS DISCOVERY AND WHY DO I HAVE TO PROVIDE MY LAWYER WITH SO MANY DOCUMENTS?
The discovery process will seem extremely daunting when you are first introduced to it but once you understand the reasoning behind it...


Can I Divorce My Spouse Without Their Consent?
It is undisputed that going through a divorce can be a lengthy and exhausting process. This process is exacerbated when a spouse is...


WILL MY SPOUSE HELP PAY FOR MY LAWYERS FEES?
In most divorce actions, the court will be mindful that there should be a level playing field in the sense that one side is not at a...


IS MY PENSION CONSIDERED MARITAL PROPERTY IN MY DIVORCE FOR PURPOSES OF EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION?
In New York State, the Court of Appeals determined that pensions are in fact considered a marital asset subject to equitable distribution....


The Divorce To-Do List
Most of us make lists for everything from grocery shopping, packing for travel, party planning and the ever popular “to do” list. Lists...


AFTER MY DIVORCE, CAN I RELOCATE WITH MY CHILD?
After your divorce is finalized, you may find yourself in a position where you wish to relocate with your children somewhere that is more...


MY SPOUSE WANTS A DIVORCE, WHO SHOULD PAY FOR IT?
A concern that I am frequently asked about is who will pay for the divorce. Typically, one spouse has been a loving, caring partner who...


WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT AND A POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENT?
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements have many similarities. However, a prenuptial agreement is entered into before the marriage takes...


LIFE INSURANCE AFTER A DIVORCE
While it is most likely you are happy that the terms of your divorce settlement have been finalized, there is one thing that you should...


Divorce and the Whispers in Your Ear
Unfortunately, divorce actions have always been prevalent. One cannot throw a stone without hitting an individual who has had at least...


HOW DO I RESUME USING MY MAIDEN NAME POST DIVORCE?
In New York it is common for a spouse to resume using their maiden name post-divorce. Typically, there are certain steps to changing your...


Navigating Through Divorce Litigation
The successful navigation through the divorce process involves many moving parts, some of which are beyond a litigant’s control. That...


Spousal Roommates: Living Together During A Divorce Action
The irony of continuing to reside together during a divorce action after you have decided that you no longer want to remain married is...


Settlement Negotiations: A Bending Branch May Eventually Break
During a divorce action, there is nothing more incredibly hopeful than when both parties are willing to sit down and discuss a resolution...


What is financial discovery in a divorce?
In a divorce case, it is important that both parties exchange a Statement of Net Worth with each other so both parties are aware of the...


CAN I LIVE ANYHWERE AFTER MY DIVORCE?
An issue which you may contemplate as you are in the process of divorce is can you move anywhere you want after the action is complete. ...


HEALTH INSURANCE AND DIVORCE
It is not uncommon that one spouse, through their employment, provides for health insurance for the family. Now that you are getting...


Sever or Stretch the Bonds of Matrimony: Divorce vs. Legal Separation in New York
During the consultation phase, a common question from an aggrieved spouse who is not ready to "pull the trigger" on a divorce action is...






