Making the choice to file for divorce is a significant and personal decision that requires careful consideration of various factors and emotions. Divorce has a profound impact on individuals and families, and recognizing common signs can help individuals seriously...
Divorce
3 ways gray divorce differs
Divorce happens regardless of how long the marriage has lasted. Gray divorce, which typically refers to people ending a 20- to 30-year marriage, continues to rise. This type of divorce often comes with additional considerations. Financial complexities While finances...
3 ways to minimize divorce-related stress
Even if you and your spouse agree your marriage is over, divorce is rarely a stress-free process. After all, in addition to dealing with the emotional fallout from the end of your marriage, you must divide your marital estate, figure out child custody and maybe even...
What factors should you consider when making a parenting plan
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...
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...
