During a divorce, most couples struggle to figure out a successful parenting plan that will work for everyone. There are many factors at play, and many are important to the well-being of both children and parents. In New York, there are two basic types of parenting...
Year: 2021
What to address in a New York parenting plan
When the romantic relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends, but you both wish to share parenting duties, you may be able to come up with custody terms that work for you both without going to trial. If you do so, New York requires that you create and...
How to prepare for divorce mediation
When you decide to divorce through an alternative form of dispute resolution such as mediation, you can potentially save money and time. Preparing for your New York mediation can help the process go smoothly as you arrive ready to negotiate with your spouse. Take...
Achieving fairness through a collaborative divorce
Divorcing couples may not wish to have a family court judge decide what represents a fair property division. Under New York State's equitable distribution laws, couples must split their marital assets fairly between them. What reflects "fairness," however, can differ...
Property division in New York divorce
Whether you married your spouse decades ago and amassed significant property together or you each entered the marriage with assets, divorce brings serious property division concerns. New York follows the equitable division standard, so divorcing couples must split...
Can you ask for spousal support in New York?
When you have concerns about financing an independent household after divorce, you may qualify for spousal support in New York. You can reach an independent agreement with your former spouse or ask the court to decide on your behalf. Review the factors that...
