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  • 2024
    • November
      • Why Spousal Support Disagreements Often Increase During the Holidays
    • October
      • Can a Child Choose Their Custodial Parent in NY?
    • September
    • August
      • The Difference Between Annulment and Divorce in New York
    • July
      • What Is a Medical Divorce, and Why Do Some Spouses Need It?
    • June
      • What Happens to Your Retirement in a New York Divorce?
    • May
      • How Do NY Courts Divide Property in a Divorce?
    • April
      • An Overview of Parental Kidnapping Law in NY
    • March
      • Can Child Support Cover My Child's College Expenses?
    • February
      • How to Talk to Your Children About Getting Married Again
    • January
      • Is Parental Alienation Child Abuse?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Tips for Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
    • October
      • How Does Spousal Support Work in NY?
    • September
      • Do I Have to Split My 401K with My Ex?
    • August
      • Preparing for Back-to-School as a Newly Divorced Parent
      • 5 Things You Should Know About Modifying Your Child Support Agreement
    • July
      • How Does Divorce Impact Adult Children?
      • What Is Parallel Parenting?
    • June
      • 5 Tips for Handling Stress During a High Conflict Divorce
    • April
      • Navigating a Gray Divorce
  • 2022
    • December
      • Prenuptial Agreements Spur Helpful Pre-Marriage Discussions
      • Who Pays for a Child’s Health Insurance after a NY Divorce?
    • November
      • Can My Spouse Be Awarded My Disability Income in a Divorce?
      • Are Gifts Considered Marital Property in New York?
    • October
      • Can I Get More Spousal Support in New York if I Lose My Job?
      • Can I Get Court-Ordered Visitation with My Grandchild?
    • September
      • Do Children Testify in Court During Custody Disputes?
      • Can I File for Divorce in NY if My Spouse Lives Elsewhere?
    • August
      • Why Some Couples Choose Legal Separation Over Divorce
      • Higher Standards Sought for Custody Forensic Evaluators
    • July
      • Establishing Paternity in New York Child Support Cases
      • Changes in NY Maintenance & Child Support Income Caps
    • June
      • Unique Considerations in Same-Sex Divorces in New York
      • Recognizing the Early Signs of Parental Alienation
      • Can I Appeal the Judge’s Decision in My Divorce?
      • Can My Child Be Taken from Me Without a Court Order?
    • April
      • Don’t Deny Visitation if Ex Is Behind on Child Support
      • Does Gender Bias Exist in NY Child Custody Battles?
    • March
      • When Can I Stop Paying Child Support in New York?
      • Social Media & Child Custody: What You Need to Know
    • February
    • January
      • Domestic Violence: Legal Basics & Resources
      • What Is Child Abuse/Neglect?
      • The Process for Uncontested Divorce In New York
  • 2021
    • December
      • What Do I Do If My Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support?
      • Understanding Parental Rights and Responsibilities
    • November
      • Family Law for Non-Monogamous Couples
    • September
    • July
      • When Can a Parent Relocate with a Child in NY?
    • June
      • Are Divorce Rates Declining in 2021?
      • How To Change Your Last Name After A Divorce In New York
    • May
      • How to Combat Parental Alienation
      • Do Grandparents Have Custody Rights in New York?
    • April
      • Can a Mother Lose Custody of Her Child?
      • How Do You Uncover Hidden Assets in a Divorce?
    • March
      • What Is Equitable Distribution in Divorce?
      • How Long After a Divorce Can You Remarry in New York?
    • February
      • The Unique Challenges of a High Net Worth Divorce
      • How Do You Enforce a Child Custody Order in New York?
    • January
      • Why Is January Such a Big Month for Divorces?
      • How Do You Establish Paternity in New York?
  • 2020
    • December
      • Tips on Purchasing a Home After a Divorce
      • How to Stay Healthy During a Divorce
    • October
      • How Does Child Support Work with an Unemployed Spouse?
      • License Suspensions for Past-Due Child Support in New York
      • How Long Does Alimony Last?
    • June
      • What to Do When Your Spouse Starts Dating During the Divorce
      • Do Unmarried Mothers Have Legal Custody in New York?
    • May
      • Can I Go on a Dating App During My New York Divorce?
      • How COVID-19 is Impacting Child Support
    • April
      • How Child Custody is Decided in New York
      • Modify Child Support Because of COVID-19
    • March
      • Will My Personal Injury Award Be Divided in My Divorce?
      • How Marijuana is Impacting Divorce Cases
    • February
      • Does Alimony in New York End if My Ex Marries a Millionaire?
      • Debt, Divorce & Death in New York
    • January
      • Can Child Support Be Taken from SSDI Benefits?
      • No Paternity Test? Unwed Fathers & Child Support in New York
  • 2019
    • December
      • Can a Grandparent Get Visitation Rights in New York?
      • Child Custody During the Holidays in New York
    • November
      • Will I Have to Give Up Half My Inheritance in Divorce?
      • Parallel Parenting for High-Conflict Families
    • July
      • Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody in New York
    • June
      • Introducing Your New Partner to Your Kids After Divorce
    • May
      • Do You Suspect Your Spouse is Wasting Marital Assets?
      • Losing Parental Rights in New York
    • April
      • How to Make Child Custody Easier
    • March
      • When is a Paternity Test Recommended in New York?
      • How a Divorce Can Affect Your Job
    • February
      • Should I Change My Name After Divorce?
      • Why Would I Want a Prenuptial Agreement?
  • 2018
    • November
      • Fighting for Custody? Beware of Moving Out
    • October
      • Will a New York Divorce Lead Me to Financial Ruin?
      • Does a Cheating Spouse Leave a Digital Trail?
    • August
      • License Suspensions for Child Support Arrears in NY
    • July
      • Why You Should Stay Off Social Media During Your Divorce
    • June
      • Social Security Benefits & Divorce
    • May
      • Can Depression Impact Child Custody?
    • April
      • Calculating Maintenance in New York
    • March
      • Your Divorce Checklist
      • Can a Father Win Custody in NY?
  • 2017
    • October
      • A Lawyer's Advice to Divorced Fathers
    • September
      • Advice for Divorced Mothers
      • Orders of Protection in New York
      • What Qualifies as Child Neglect in New York?
    • June
      • Is Spousal Maintenance Guaranteed in New York?
      • Relocation Actions in New York
    • March
      • How to Have an Easier Divorce
  • 2016
    • December
      • Don't Let Divorce Ruin Your Credit!
      • Prepare Now for Your January Divorce
    • November
      • Should I Sell My Wedding Ring?
      • Should I File Divorce After the Holidays?
    • October
      • Discovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce
      • About Legal Separation in New York
    • September
      • Information for Unmarried Fathers in New York
      • What is 'Wasteful Dissipation' of Marital Assets?
    • August
      • Does Adultery Affect Alimony in New York?
      • Can a Child Choose in a New York Custody Case?
    • July
      • Do I Have to Pay Spousal Support if My Ex Has a Job?
    • June
      • Dating During a Divorce: Is It Okay?
    • May
      • Don't Let Divorce Ruin Your Credit
    • April
      • Achieving a Cost-Effective Divorce
      • Divorce: Can You Afford the House?
    • March
      • How Relocation Affects Child Custody in NY
      • When Does Maintenance End in New York?
    • January
      • Divorce and Taxes: What You Need to Know
  • 2015
    • December
      • Big Changes for Alimony in New York
    • November
      • Dealing With Children & Divorce During the Holidays
      • What Tax Deductions Will I Qualify for After Divorce?
    • October
      • Ways to Protect Your Business from Divorce
      • Billionaire Ken Griffin Reaches Divorce Settlement
    • September
      • How to Announce Your Divorce With Grace
      • Pope Francis Eases the Annulment Process
    • August
      • What to Do With the Rings in a Divorce
    • July
      • Avoid These Financial Mistakes in Divorce
      • Legalized Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce Equality
    • June
      • What You Need to Know About Alimony & Taxes
      • Social Security Benefits for Divorced Spouses
    • May
      • NYC Woman Marries 10 Times, Never Filed for Divorce
    • March
      • Money Issues to Remember in Divorce
      • Can I Ever Get a Judge to Reconsider the Ruling?
      • Big Business Rallies Behind Gay Marriage
    • February
      • My Spouse Owned Our Residence Before We Got Married. What Are My Rights?
      • Steps to Take if You Fear Parental Kidnapping
      • What Should I Do If My Spouse is Concealing Assets?
      • Can I Change Attorneys in the Middle of a Divorce Trial?
  • 2014
    • November
      • Do I Still Pay Spousal Support If My Ex Is Cohabitating With Another?
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