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Child Custody Laws in New York

When a couple who is planning for a divorce has children, it makes the process that much more difficult – in terms of emotional distress, tough family decisions, and of course, finances. Physical custody, primary custody, and other terms relating to who “gets” the child or children are challenging to navigate, as is the entire process, especially […]

  • Posted on: Sep 23 2017
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Does Cheating Affect Alimony in Queens, NY?

Unfortunately, marital infidelity (or cheating) can be one of the main reasons a marriage ends. When adultery happens, it can make the divorce process even more complicated. In the event that someone cheated in your marriage, it may influence the amount of alimony received.   In New York, individuals can file for a “fault” divorce. […]

  • Posted on: Aug 22 2017
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All About “Gets” in Queens Jewish Divorce

A divorce—regardless of the couple’s religion—is a difficult process. When you’re ending a marriage, there are a lot of processes that you need to follow. However, if the couple is Jewish, there is an additional step they need to go through to properly terminate the marriage. For a Jewish couple, a “get” is required before […]

  • Posted on: Jul 20 2017
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Putting Children First During the Divorce Process

When children are involved in a divorce, the process always becomes more complicated. However, the court will always make their custody decision based on what is in the child’s best interests. But what exactly does this mean? Let’s take a look at what “best interests” means to the family court and what you need to […]

  • Posted on: Jun 15 2017
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Divorce Considerations for Stay-at-Home Mothers

Divorce can bring many different changes to your family life. While many of those changes are for the better, it’s important to be aware of how divorce may influence your day-to-day life. This is especially true for stay at home moms.   If you’re a stay at home mom facing the possibility of divorce, it’s […]

  • Posted on: May 14 2017
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