Divorce severs the legal relationship between two married people, but the children they share continue to be recognized as the offspring of both of their parents after the divorce is finalized. Though some New York divorcing couples may find in the wake of their...
Month: October 2016
Who will get the kids in a divorce?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful periods of a person's life. There are many important questions going through your mind at once. How much will the entire process cost? How long will it take? But the most important question on your mind might...
Options for when child support becomes a financial challenge
Many Oneida County residents would do anything for their kids, especially when their children's lives are rocked by the divorce or separation of their parents. This can include staying current on any child support orders or agreements that may become relevant in the...
A simple property division may not be so simple
Readers of this Oneida County family law blog may not know that New York follows equitable division laws when it comes to separating the property of married people during their divorces. Equitable division is not the same thing as equal division, which implies that...
When it comes to divorce, facts play a big role in the outcome
Fans of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt may have felt their hearts break when the couple announced that it would end its marriage. However, divorce is not an unfamiliar topic for many New Yorkers who have experienced it firsthand or vicariously through friends and...