Joint 50/50 child custody arrangements in New York are the best option for many families because they allow the child to have an equal amount of time with both parents. This can allow them to maintain a solid and healthy bond without spending a lot of time getting...
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Should you aim for full or shared custody of your child?
Once you file for divorce in New York, you might be tempted to file for full physical custody of your children. Full custody has its benefits, but it's also challenging. If your former spouse is a good parent, you might want to aim for shared custody instead. What are...
Do you have to divide your business in a divorce?
One of the main concerns you may have with filing for divorce is the future of a business you own in New York. If you started or acquired the business during the marriage and you don't have a prenuptial agreement, you'll have to plan on how the business will be...
Identifying separate property in a divorce
When New York couples decide to divorce, they will need to list all their assets, identifying both marital and separate property, as they prepare to negotiate the division of property. Understanding how courts view property is important before negotiations start. What...
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...
When can you request a modification in Amherst, NY?
Even if child support was part of a final divorce decree, circumstances can change as the years pass by. Because of these changes, either party involved in the divorce can file for a modification in monthly child support payments. However, courts in Amherst, New York...
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...
Property division for older couples
There are countless sources of advice and information for couples going through a divorce.. However, it seems that one particular group in New York and around the nation tends to be left out of the conversation. Older couples have seen an uptick in divorce over the...
How to financially protect yourself before a divorce
For many people in New York, marriage can seem like it will last forever, which is why so many people take a financial hit when one spouse suddenly presents them with divorce papers. That is why it is so important to set up the proper financial protection in case of...
Should you settle your divorce or go to court?
Ending a marriage is one of the most stressful situations anyone can go through, especially when children are involved and regardless of how long they have been married. A big part of the anxiety most people feel is over the process itself and not knowing whether to...

