The divorce trial in New York is over, and you've both been awarded joint physical custody. Now it's time to figure out a co-parenting plan. Negotiating with your former spouse might sound challenging, but it's the best way to provide a stable environment for your...
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Is the cost of living factored into child support payments?
If you're paying child support in New York, several factors can influence the amount that you're ordered to pay each month. The court typically takes your income into account as well as your spouse's income and the amount of time each parent spends with the child. If...
What role do your children’s preferences play in custody?
Like many parents who go through divorces, you are likely concerned whether you will receive custody of your children. You may have a strong bond with them, and they might have expressed that they would prefer to live with you instead of your spouse. Yet, you may be...
3 ways to value a business for property division purposes
When you are the owner of a closely held business who is going through a divorce, one of the most challenging aspects of your proceeding is valuing the business for property division purposes. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula or one approach to business...
Parental alienation: Signs and solutions
Dividing time with your children can be one of the most painful parts of a divorce. One issue you might worry about is what the other parent is telling your child about you. Too often, bitter feelings between exes negatively impact what parents say to their children....
Is the summer a good time to get divorced?
If you need to get divorced, any time can be the right time. Maybe you're stuck in an abusive marriage. Maybe your spouse struggles with addiction and is harming the family financially. Maybe they have changed a lot since you got married and you just cannot do it any...
After a divorce, what happens to the ring?
In American culture, many married women received an engagement ring as part of the proposal for marriage. For some, it's an heirloom piece of jewelry that has been passed down through generations. Others purchased a ring brand new. Either way, it is a symbol...
How can I help my teenager cope with divorce?
Dealing with a parent's divorce can be difficult for children of all ages, not least for teenagers. They can be particularly vulnerable to difficult changes because they may find it hard to express their emotions. This transition from child to adult can take a toll on...
How can you best divide up your investment accounts in divorce?
One of the scariest things about divorce for many spouses is not knowing what's going to happen to their valuable assets such as homes, cars, jewelry and collectibles. If a couple shares investment accounts, though, then this can take their concerns to a whole other...
Approach kids with a united front when seeking divorce
If you are the parent of minor children and you are going through a divorce, you likely are worried about the children's reaction to the split. Kids' reactions can run the gamut from relieved to traumatized depending on the circumstances and their individual...

