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Counseling Through a Divorce: What You Need to Know

Perhaps you tried marriage counseling, but it did not have the intended effect. Instead of helping you to become closer to your spouse, your sessions enabled you to see more clearly why you shouldn’t remain together. Now you are determined to dissolve your marriage, and someone has suggested divorce counseling. You might wonder, “What for? It didn’t work the first time.” But wait a minute, what about that...

Mar 13, 2023

Child Custody

Does Joint Custody Prevent Parents from Moving?

New York has no set rules limiting a custodial parent's move. Courts will decide based on the child's best interests, considering aspects like their relationship with each parent, each parent's emotional stability, the existing co-parenting dynamics, the child's personal...

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Mar 7, 2023

Nuptial Pacts

12 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married

Marriage is an expression of love and commitment but also a legal and financial partnership. It’s important to understand what you are delving into—romantically, legally, and financially—before signing your marriage license. Although every marriage has ups...

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Mar 2, 2023

Divorce

What Is Divorce Mediation?

When a couple wants to end their marriage, litigation isn’t the only option. Divorce mediation may be a valuable tool for spouses who want to work together rather than against each other during their split. Mediation is a process by which couples resolve issues and end...

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Feb 27, 2023

Divorce

How Does Changing Your Job Affect Child and Spousal Support?

If you’ve been through a divorce, you know that life can take a sudden, unexpected turn. Change is inevitable. But just as your personal life can take a different direction, so can your career. You might decide to pursue an exciting new opportunity, or your employer might...

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Feb 21, 2023

Divorce

How Divorce Can Affect Your Immigration Status

Divorce can raise unique questions for immigrants living in the U.S. If your spouse sponsored you, or if your residency depends on your spouse’s job, separating from your partner can create anxiety about whether you will be able to maintain your residency in the U.S. and...

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Feb 16, 2023

Child Custody

Why Parents with Joint Custody May Still Pay Child Support

In our family law practice, our clients are often surprised to find out that they’ll have to pay child support even if they share custody with their ex. While it might be true that you will pay less in child support when you have joint custody, joint custody does not...

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Feb 13, 2023

Divorce

How Long Can a Divorce Be Put on Hold in New York?

Divorces, like relationships, can be complicated. Couples who may be set on divorce one day might rethink their decision the next. When spouses aren’t sure if they’re ready to move forward, it is possible to put a divorce on hold. New York courts do not put a...

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Feb 10, 2023

Divorce

Co-Parenting After a Divorce: What You Need to Know

Who gets the kids? This is usually one of the most important, delicate, and contentious parts of any divorce or separation. If soon-to-be-splitting spouses have children under 18, the parents will have to decide how to divide responsibilities for their care. In some...

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Feb 8, 2023

High Net Worth Divorce

7 Ways to Protect Your Retirement During Divorce

Divorce can be a logistically and emotionally overwhelming experience, leaving you with many questions about the future. One of those questions is likely to be: What will happen to my retirement savings? If you’ve been in the workforce for decades, have saved a healthy...

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