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...
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What are the options if a judge denies your divorce?
Though it’s exceptionally rare, New York divorce petitions can be denied. Sometimes, it’s the petitioner’s fault. Other times, judges may deny a dissolution of marriage on technical grounds. Either way, remedies are available. Why are divorces sometimes denied?...
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 do fathers need to know about child support?
As any parent can tell you, divorce is exceptionally stressful. It can be even more stressful when one factors in financial considerations such as child support. Child support is an important part of a divorce, but that doesn't mean it is stress-free. Indeed, there...
A form of ‘pet custody’ may be coming to New York divorces
Everyone knows that when parents of minors get divorced, they must work out a child custody parenting plan. But while most people also love their dogs, cats and other pets, there is no such thing as "pet custody" in New York. For now. The state legislature recently...
Equitable distribution of property and alimony in a divorce
Divorce comes with some special considerations when it comes time to divide marital property and establish alimony payments. When a New York couple gets a divorce, the judges aim to divide property equitably. The basis for equitable division is generally determined by...
What parents can expect at a child support hearing
New York parents needing to appear before a court for a child support hearing may feel more than just a bit of stress over the matter. Parents who take the time to familiarize themselves with the process before their day in court can eliminate much of the stress they...
Who reports the children on their tax return after a divorce?
New York residents who have children commonly claim them on their tax returns to increase the number of tax breaks that they get. For example, one can receive the Earned Income Credit or dependent tax credit when they claim their children on their tax return. If...
The role discovery plays in a divorce proceeding
The discovery process allows you to learn more about how much money your spouse earns in a year or how much debt he or she might have. This information can be useful when it comes time to negotiate the terms of the final divorce settlement. New York is an equitable...
Problems in hostile divorces
Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally-draining process that often brings out the absolute worst in people. No matter how much a couple used to love each other, the process of dissolving a marriage in New York can bring out feelings of anger, bitterness and...

