If your spouse has left you, you can cite abandonment as the reason you want a divorce. However, you then have to prove that your spouse has truly abandoned you, and that can be more difficult than you may think. This is especially true if your spouse decides to fight the divorce. If you’re trying […]
In New York, there are a number of different reasons or grounds you can cite for wanting a divorce. While some of these reasons are fairly clear-cut, some are not. One of the grounds for divorce is abandonment. Because it’s not one of the more common grounds for divorce, many people don’t fully understand when […]
When you and your spouse have reached the point that you want a divorce, you both may want the process to be over and done with as soon as possible. That way, you don’t have to deal with each other ever again (unless you have children, of course). But divorces can take time—often months, and […]
If you’re ready to begin separating from your spouse, you need to take careful steps in the beginning to ensure that the process goes smoothly. Even if you’re not planning on getting divorced any time soon, a legal separation does still affect your finances and a number of other factors. By carefully planning out your […]
Filing for divorce is often a very emotional, messy business. If your spouse served you unexpectedly, you’re likely in shock and are feeling very confused. If you plan on initiating the divorce process, especially if you know it’s going to be a contested divorce, you want to go into the process as prepared as you […]
