The child custody laws in New York were given a failing grade by the National Parents Organization in 2014 when they rated the provisions for shared parenting contained in the statutes of each state. While Rhode Island was the only other state to receive an F, 23...
Month: June 2015
New York non-custodial fathers and in-kind child support
Divorced New York parents may be interested in a 2015 study that examines the non-monetary contributions of so-called deadbeat dads. The 2011 Census report found that the same percentage of mothers and fathers who did not live with their children paid all support that...
Divorce and Social Security spousal benefits
Some New York residents may have heard about the rumored divorce between Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. According to multiple sources, the couple is preparing to end their marriage that has lasted for nearly 10 years. Since they are not...
Prepare for divorce financial considerations
It may be difficult not to bring emotion into the financial aspects of ending a marriage, but New York residents may work in their own best interest when they take the time to prepare and do it right. Being in a hurry to get the divorce papers signed can have a...