Going through a divorce is never easy for anyone involved no matter what the underlying circumstances may have been. There will be lasting, emotional scars during and after, and some people simply cannot cope with the situation. However, moving on…
Here are a few good examples of questions you should think about asking when meeting your potential divorce lawyer: What is your rule regarding communication via phone calls, emails, texts, etc.? How can I reach you if there is an…
The rules regarding spousal maintenance, otherwise known as alimony in divorce law, has gone through a tremendous change last 2015. Last September 2015, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a huge divorce law overhaul that has since gone into effect October 25th….
You may hate them, you may despise them on a cellular level, but it’s not realistic to think that you will never speak to your soon-to-be ex-spouse, especially if there are kids involved. The best thing you can do, both…
Social media has forever changed every single aspect of our lives, and that extends well into divorce proceedings. Posts on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, have been used as evidence and deciding factors in trials, which in some…
When a divorce trial has come to an end, and everything is settled and planned out, it is extremely common that one spouse will start paying the other spouse per the agreements made in court. Two of the most common…
Although we view divorce as something that not only affects us as people but also our finances, getting a divorce in and of itself will not affect your credit score or report. At least, not directly; the financial issues that…
Pets are a big part of many couples’ lives; they serve as companions and cherished family members to both spouses. As such, many married couples find themselves fighting over the custody of the pet, much like how passionate parents will…
Filing for divorce requires a lot of work on your end, as a client. Just because you retained an attorney doesn’t mean that he is completely equipped with all the necessary information to represent your case in court. To make…
As a general rule, you should really try to refrain from the following 10 detrimental, and unfortunately common, things that spouses will do during the divorce process. Do not try to use the court and your meetings with the judge…