A divorce is an ending. It is the end of a marriage, a relationship that at one point in the parties' lives may have seemed as though it would last for all eternity. Though it can happen, few Mohawk Valley residents enter into legal relationships that they foresee...
Month: December 2016
Why am I paying child support past my kid’s 18th birthday?
For many Oneida County parents who are obligated to pay child support, their requirement to provide financial support to their offspring ends when the children reach the age of majority. However, this is not the case for every payer of child support. Whether through...
Alimony may endure past death of paying spouse
When entering marriages, some individuals vow to their partners that they will stay together until 'death do us part.' This traditional vow has been used by many New York couples, including some who have chosen to end their marriages through divorce. However, even...
What you need to know about paternity laws in New York
You and your partner are on the verge of separation. You never married, but you did have a child together. Now you are wondering what your legal rights are as an unmarried father when it comes to custody. The state of New York provides certain guidelines that will...
A divorce in later life can affect retirement years
As New Yorkers live longer, they are finding themselves in marriages that last into their fourth, fifth, and even sixth decades. For some, the blessing of time is a great gift in which individuals may share more moments with the people they love. For others, it may be...
Make your relocation easier by working through custody issues
There are certain things in life that take priority over others, such as family, friends, and careers. It can be hard for Mohawk Valley residents to balance all of those important factors all of the time, and even more challenging for those individuals who have to do...