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…
Can You Sign a Prenup After Marriage?
A prenuptial agreement is an agreement signed by a couple before the marriage ceremony occurs. So while you cannot sign a traditional prenup after marriage, the legal system…
What To Do When You Don’t Receive Expected Child Support
When the child support payments you have been relying on stop arriving, it has the potential to throw your financial stability and your child’s wellbeing into jeopardy and cause…
How Can I Protect My Assets During Divorce?
Divorce can create substantial emotional turmoil but may also pose significant financial risks, especially when it comes to the division of assets. If you are contemplating…
How Do You Modify a Child Custody Order?
The bond between parents and children is hard to stretch and sometimes separate, making child custody one of the most difficult aspects to handle in any divorce. Oftentimes, in…
Making Sure the “House” Wins: How Sports Gambling Can Negatively Impact Your Family Relationships
On the two-year anniversary of mobile sports wagering being allowed in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced earlier this year that, in total, New York has collected…