Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer for a Separation Agreement in New York State?
By Barbara King, Esq. Choosing to separate from your partner is an emotionally fraught and logistically challenging decision. As a result, couples often use legal separation…
What is Required for an Uncontested Divorce in New York State?
Going through a divorce is never easy, but an uncontested divorce can ease the process by saving both partners time and money. In New York state, an uncontested divorce is the…
Six Reasons to Modify Your Child Custody Order in New York
Not every relationship results in people having their fairy tale ending. While every breakup has challenges, breakups are even more challenging when children are involved. In…
Who is Responsible for Debt in a Divorce?
Many couples are well aware of how their assets will be split if they divorce, but few are prepared for how their liabilities (i.e., debt) will be handled. Debt in a divorce can…
What to Do if you Get a Call From Child Protective Services
It’s a busy day, and you receive an unexpected call from a Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworker. The caseworker informs you that report has been made against you for…
Bill decriminalizing adultery awaits Gov. Hochul’s signature
ALBANY, N.Y. — Committing adultery is a violation of the Ten Commandments according to the Bible, but many people are unaware it is also a Class B Misdemeanor in New York state.…
What Information is Needed to Draft a Prenup in New York?
Couples anticipating marriage often view a prenuptial agreement as an infringement on their love and trust for one another. However, it’s worth considering that marriage is more…
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in New York?
For grandparents, the relationship with your grandchild can be one of the most important things in the world for you. But what happens when the child’s parents prevent you from…
The NYS Spousal Support Formula: Math or Madness?
As many couples going through divorce or separation in New York are quickly learning, a few years back, the legislature decided that creating a mathematical formula for…
Pandemic expected to increase divorce numbers
According to 2019 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 2,000 divorces each day. Experts predict the pandemic will increase those…