Are you on the fence about divorce? If so, you may be looking for a sign to tell you whether to pursue marriage dissolution or simply tough out the rough patch that you’re facing. Only you can answer that question, but before choosing what you think is best for you,...
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Alternatives to contested divorce
Mediation and collaborative law are both ways couples in the greater Buffalo area can resolve their divorce without having to go through a lengthy court process. To review, in a divorce mediation, the couple works with a third party (called a mediator) over one or...
Tips for reducing conflict in your co-parenting relationship
Even when you’re able to amicably divorce from your spouse, challenges can arise as you continue to raise your children together. You and the other parent might disagree on your children’s extracurricular activities, discipline strategies, and even religious...
Can my child choose their custody schedule?
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...
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...