It is difficult to imagine a couple who just went through a high-conflict divorce peacefully co-parenting after the divorce is final. However, believe it or not, it is very possible. What is co-parenting? Co-parenting is when parents choose to continue sharing the...
Divorce
4 ways to minimize the financial burden of alimony
When a divorce involves high assets, it comes with added challenges. One of the financial aspects that individuals often grapple with during a divorce is alimony. In high-asset New York divorces, alimony payments can be substantial, but there are ways to potentially...
5 ways a spouse might squander marital assets
Navigating a divorce is rarely a straightforward journey. If you face a high-asset divorce with elevated financial stakes, the potential for your spouse to waste marital assets is a concern that needs attention. 1. Spending extravagantly One partner might engage in...
Can you keep the details of your New York divorce private?
Going through a divorce can be a challenging time in anyone's life. The process is emotionally taxing and can put your personal life in the public eye. This is particularly concerning for people who value their privacy. If you are going through a divorce in New York,...
Do you have to legally separate before you can file for divorce?
If your marriage is rocky, you may be itching to be as far away from your husband or wife as possible. You even might want to think about filing for legal separation. According to the New York Supreme Court, legal separation is a contractual agreement between you and...
How can you get through a high-conflict divorce?
As you probably know, some individuals shy away from conflict. Many others, though, love the friction that comes from fighting. In fact, according to Psychology Today, certain individuals have high-conflict personalities, which can include both an inability to manage...
Who keeps the engagement ring after a breakup or divorce?
Whether you are asking your fiancé to marry you or are on the receiving end of a beautiful diamond engagement ring, the underlying intent in giving an engagement ring to your partner is that the relationship will last forever. Sometimes it does, but sometimes it does...
Navigating long-distance child custody arrangements
Going through a divorce is a challenging time for the entire family. Making decisions about child custody is especially difficult because, in most cases, both parents want to spend time with their child, and a divorce can get in the way of that. This is especially...
Adjusting your social media habits to protect yourself during divorce
Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok have revolutionized how entertainers and other prominent New Yorkers market themselves and interact with their fans. Being a social media personality can itself be a lucrative career. But for someone going...
How to handle co-parenting with a narcissist
Divorce sets the stage for how couples will co-parent. When one spouse exhibits narcissistic behavior, the other may want to explore ways to deal with it moving forward. Family court prefers couples to share joint legal and physical custody of children. Unless the...