Just because you can do something, doesn’t necessarily mean you should. The legal system cannot force you to retain a divorce lawyer to represent you, but consider this; even attorneys don’t represent themselves when they are in court. They will…
Just because you can do something, doesn’t necessarily mean you should. The legal system cannot force you to retain a divorce lawyer to represent you, but consider this; even attorneys don’t represent themselves when they are in court. They will…
This is a question that is asked quite frequently for a number of reasons. Many people who considered a “do-it-yourself” divorce often times regret for not retaining a legal counsel after realizing that it can be complex and time consuming…
When the topic of obtaining a child support order is brought up, it is important to get a few key details out of the way early on. First, and most importantly, the parent who has custody of the child, and…
When a couple is unable to agree on the legal and physical custody of their child/children, the court will hear arguments from both parents in what is often called a “custody battle.” The word “battle” is not there by accident….
Having your children separated from you in the wake of your divorce (an already emotionally brutal experience) can be overwhelming and traumatic. More times than not, custody decision by the court is not likely to be overturned soon after the…
A common misconception that some divorcees have is if their ex gets remarried, and is currently paying child support, then the amount owed per payment will go up. There is some logical thinking behind this; if they remarry, they have…
You’ve decided it’s time for a divorce; you drafted the papers; hopefully, your spouse has signed them, and it’s time to start looking for representation. There are plenty of divorce attorneys in the NYC area, but to find the one…
It isn’t a myth: attorney fee’s mount quickly, and can really put you in a bind. There are a few ways on how to save some of your hard-earned money from all going towards your divorce. And what more, you…
Not all divorces are settled in court, but the ones that do go to trial are often a result of one spouse refusing to sign divorce papers. In this scenario, the spouse that is trying to get divorced will have…
The first step for most people who wants to file for a divorce is to retain a legal counsel. Some spouses would hire an attorney after they filed a divorce. If you are getting divorced in New York City, you…