“Do I need a divorce attorney?” is probably not the question you thought you'd one day ask yourself back when you walked down the aisle or took your vows, but here we are. Read More
A Guide to the Divorce Process
Several reasons lead people to divorce, such as lack of commitment and cheating—all these warrants as the grounds for divorce. Most people looking to get a divorce may understand the divorce process and what it entails. Here’s a guide to understanding the divorce process in New York: The Requirements for Divorce There are mainly two requirements to file for a divorce. Firstly, one needs to establish that residency Read More
Spousal Support Claims – Laws and Principles
A marriage is a legal union of two people who want to spend their lives together. There are certain rights and obligations of each spouse that have to be met. One of those rights is spousal support. The blog will discuss what spousal support is, its laws and principles, and how you can claim it. What Is Spousal Support? Spousal support is used interchangeably as spousal maintenance and alimony but there’s a Read More
4 Misconceptions Regarding Divorce
You’re having major arguments with your spouse and have tried every possible solution to work it out. You've even gone for therapy, but nothing seems to help. You and your partner decide that it's time to part ways. Divorce is a sad but unfortunate solution to garner peace of mind and mental stability. Indeed, divorce rates have been increasing in the United States. But not many people are aware of the legal Read More
The Premarital Checklist Before a Prenup
Most couples make the mistake of either not going for a prenup at all or miss out on details on paper that they regret not having discussed before. Time changes things and differences may arise, or there could be conflicts that are better off being ironed out beforehand. Here are some of the most important discussions and questions to be put forward when drafting a prenuptial agreement: Premarital Assets and Read More
3 Scenarios Where You Will Need the Assistance of a Divorce Lawyer
While people normally assume that a lawyer’s counsel is detrimental to your wallet, the reality couldn’t be further from this. Lawyers look out for you in trying times such as divorce proceedings, putting out the best strategies that work in our favor. Here are some scenarios that demand acquiring legal assistance: You Believe You or Your Children Are in Danger When a spouse senses that their significant other Read More
Why Divorces Can Get Messy
Going through a divorce can be rough, and most couples would like nothing better than ending things amicably and for the process to be smooth and stress-free. However, with so many factors, such as determining the custody of children, child support, alimony, and distribution of alimony, to consider, divorce cases often involve little agreement and a lot of fighting. In this blog post, we’ll discuss three of the Read More
Major Child Custody Conundrums a Lawyer Can Help You With
Anyone who’s gone through a divorce (or any divorce lawyer) will tell you that managing child custody is one of the hardest parts of the process. In fact, the issues that come up with child custody can continue for years. The key to resolving them as quickly as possible is to hire a family law attorney that has years of experience and knows their way around the matter like the back of their hand. Let’s take a look Read More
What You Should Know about Separating Estate Plans After a Divorce
Going through a divorce isn’t easy. There are several legal matters that you have to consider before you file for one. While planning for the future is the top priority for couples filing for a fault or no-fault divorce, it’s also imperative to sort out your estate plans before or immediately after a divorce petition is filed. Once your divorce is filed and finalized by the court, don’t delay separating all your Read More
Prenuptial Agreements: Who Needs Them and How Do You Draft One?
Are you considering a premarital or a prenuptial agreement? In this post, we discuss everything you need to know about them. What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenup or prenuptial agreement is a contract between two parties before they get into an official marital bond. This agreement lists all the properties and debts both parties own/owe and specifies both parties' rights on each item after the marriage. Who May Read More
