If you have children, you and your soon-to-be-ex will have to create a parenting plan as part of the divorce process. The court will want to know how you intend to raise your children after the divorce, and teamwork is a great way for the two of you to create a...
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How can parental alienation harm you and your children?
Your children may react to your divorce in a variety of ways. If you begin to notice signs of behavior that seem odd, you may look to your ex-spouse for answers. However, sometimes the problem comes from them. Dealing with parental alienation, which involves a parent...
When is it time for child custody modification?
Once the court makes a decision regarding child custody, the arrangement may not always work out for everyone involved. Situations change as children grow older and time passes. An arrangement that may have seemed ideal at the time, may not continue to be in the best...
Making online child support payments in New York
If you owe child support, you can make payments in different ways. If support is not withheld from your income, you could have to find another way to make payments. For example, you can send payments through the mail, pay in person or even pay online. Paying child...
How can you deal with a narcissistic co-parent?
It can be hard enough to deal with a divorce when it comes to asset division and other legal issues, but talking constantly with a narcissistic co-parent can leave you feeling even more confused and frustrated than usual. Learning about traits and strategies for...
Child custody vs. visitation
If you have kids and are approaching the divorce process, it is important to understand various legal terms related to family law issues involving kids. For example, you should understand the differences between custody and visitation. You should also review various...
What are the most common issues regarding child support?
Parents in New York who are no longer together often face child support issues. Some of these might arise for a variety of reasons. These are some of the most common ones that might come up. When do child support payments end? There may be resentment on the part of...
How can you prove parental alienation?
If your marriage and divorce were acrimonious, you may have some justifiable anger and resentment toward your ex-spouse. Because you share children, though, you understand the importance of not letting your emotions affect the relationship your kids have with your...
What mistakes do parents make when seeking custody?
A family court will award child custody based on the best interests and safety of the child. New York parents who are unable to prove their fitness could find themselves losing a custody fight. To prevent disappointment during custody hearings, parents should learn to...
Options for joint custody scheduling
Separated and divorced parents often say that they have "joint custody," but this arrangement has several definitions. Parents often have to create a custody schedule that is customized for their children. If you're a New York resident sharing custody of your...
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