There are many factors that New York courts consider when deciding on a custody schedule that is in a child’s best interest. One of these factors is the child’s wishes. This factor may be minor when a child is young and cannot properly express what they want. But as a...
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Simplifying divorce: The key elements that make it ‘uncontested’
Experiencing the end of a marriage brings a wave of emotions and hurdles. If you find yourself in this situation, you are likely already aware of the various pathways to divorce. You may be hoping for a smooth transition and shared custody of your children with your...
Some divorce statistics might surprise New York residents
Going through a divorce can be tough for anyone. After all, no one gets married thinking that divorce is in the future for the relationship. But, we all know that divorce is quite common in America, and New York is no different than any other state in that regard....
What is an uncontested divorce in New York?
If you have been thinking about divorce, searched the term or posted about it online, you likely have seen the term, “uncontested divorce” pop up a few times. Indeed, recently, it has been trending. An uncontested divorce in New York Essentially, an uncontested...
How to avoid resentment after a divorce
A divorce signifies the end of a marriage, which was once a beautiful union between two spouses who shared their worlds with each other. They trusted each other with the most intimate details of their lives, and the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage broke that...
How can you prove parental alienation?
Parental alienation is more common than people realize. This is partially attributable to the fact that there are many ways that parental alienation can occur. While some forms are extreme and create a rapid shift in your child’s behavior, such as when they’re told...
Are you about to lose your parental rights?
Parents instinctively hang on to their children for as long as they can. But sometimes, a family’s dynamics change drastically, challenging the status quo’s stability. In the worst cases, parents don’t behave like nurturing parents should, resulting in the termination...
What factors can impact the maintenance amount in New York?
Maintenance or spousal support is often a vital topic during divorce proceedings. Sometimes, a divorcing couple has a vast income gap because one has been serving as the primary earner for the household. This situation could leave one party without financial resources...
3 signs divorcing spouses are ready for mediation
While litigation has been the traditional way to divorce, it sometimes creates more tension between ex-partners when most of the time, they just want to have an amicable split. This is why nowadays separating spouses gear themselves toward a civil approach to end...
Working through a divorce without rancor
Divorce is one of the toughest experiences that a person can go through. It can be a roller coaster of emotions, often leading to antagonistic relations between the divorcing parties. However, there are ways to work through a divorce without bitterness. In New York,...