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...
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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...
Is there a way to protect yourself in a gray divorce?
A decision to enter a "gray divorce" may surprise friends and family members. The term refers to a divorce between two people over the age of 50, and such divorces may come with additional concerns younger persons might not have. Older persons entering divorce...
Children have rights, even when their parents divorce
Children have specific rights as they grow up. These don't go away just because their parents are going through a divorce. As one of the adults in the relationship, you should review these rights so that you're able to ensure your children are getting what they...
Children can learn life skills during divorce
Children who have parents going through divorce will face a rough time, but this doesn't necessarily mean they will walk away from the situation in a poor position. Instead, children can learn a lot when they see their parents going through this situation.How you...
Frequent communication can help your teen handle your divorce
Your teenager can get pretty moody on any given day. If you and your ex are going through a divorce, it can make things even worse. What can you do to make things easier for them?A recent study published in the Journal of Family Issues shows that consistent...
If The Marital Settlement Agreement Does Not Explicitly State That The Obligation To Pay “College Expenses” Ends At Age 21, Or The Course Of Study Must Be Continuous, The Contract Obligation Continues.
Without a settlement agreement New York divorce lawyers all should know it is settled New York law that the parent's obligation to pay direct child support and eeducation expenses as New York child support ends when the child reaches age 21. In Levenglick...
Mistakes In The New York Divorce Process Can Often Be Catastrophic
Getting a New York divorce is not what the accountants call a routine transaction in ordinary course of business. It is not a routine transaction. Nor is it a repeating transaction. So you need to get it right, whether you...
The Marital Property Presumption In New York Divorce Is Alive And Well
High net worth New York divorces are often battles of documents, often at the expense of the concept of verasimillitude. In the jargon of the 12 step programs, "how it works" in New York high net worth divorce is that all property...