If you tied the knot at a younger age and want to file for a divorce, it is important to take the right approach. You should develop a comprehensive understanding of your options, the different ways that a divorce could affect your life and various legal issues that...
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How can you protect your health following a divorce?
Divorce is one of the most stressful and difficult life events. While it may benefit you in the long run, it can also negatively impact your physical and mental health. You may not experience the loss until the divorce finalizes when you can no longer busy yourself...
What is lump-sum spousal maintenance?
If you are delaying your divorce because of financial worries, you might want to rethink your strategy. After all, you may be eligible for spousal maintenance. According to New York law, spousal maintenance helps you continue to enjoy roughly the same standard of...
Your statement of net worth
When filing for divorce in New York, you must provide the court with financial details called a statement of net worth. The statement includes details about your income, assets and liabilities. Accuracy is key with this form because it is a sworn statement. There are...
What property is left out of divorce division?
Dividing marital property is often one of the most complex and confusing parts of the divorce process, with many couples dreading having to deal with it. The final settlement can be reached through mediation or through the court. Regardless of the option selected, it...
3 ways to practice self-care during divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful events you can endure during your lifetime. Mental Health America notes that it can affect work productivity and impact relationships with both friends and family. Whether you chose to end the marriage or your spouse took that...
Has your spouse threatened to end your health insurance coverage?
Even though you are healthy, you undoubtedly realize how important it is to have health insurance. If you are a stay-at-home parent, though, you depend on your spouse to provide you with health insurance coverage. Your husband or wife gets coverage through his or her...
3 signs your kids need therapy during your divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you undoubtedly know just how stressful wrapping up a marriage can be. While you certainly should not neglect your own mental health, you must realize your children may be suffering even more than you are. In fact, according to...
Who gets the pets in a divorce?
Bitter disputes sometimes arise over child custody, money and other issues during divorce. With many people considering pets a part of the family, disagreements over who keeps the family pet can also cause problems. How do courts decide who gets the family pets in a...
How can you break the divorce to your kids?
Deciding that it is time to call it quits in your marriage can devastate your family. Even when you know breaking up is for the best, it is still complex for you and your partner. When facing your kids, the conversation becomes exponentially more difficult. According...

