When a divorcing couple in New York is ending their marriage on good terms, they are often under the misconception that they can finalize all the legal aspects of their divorce on their own. However, since most people are not familiar with the law surrounding marriage...
Month: January 2018
Can social media be used as evidence in divorce cases?
Taking a picture or posting a status update on a social media website could be one of the worst decisions a divorcing couple could make and one which has the potential to completely change the outcome of the divorce. Many New York residents do not realize that...
Are low-income couples more likely to divorce?
We all have heard the adage "money can't buy happiness," but can it keep a marriage together? A study released late last year seems to indicate that it does.New York residents may not be surprised to hear that the study found that money played a big role in whether a...
Unmarried fathers and child custody concerns
Imagine you discovered yesterday that your ex-girlfriend whom you haven't seen for about seven months just had a baby. You're pretty sure that the baby is yours, and you want to claim your rights as a parent. What can you do?As an unmarried father who is no longer...
Can I take steps to smooth out my divorce in the New Year?
The holiday season can bring about a tumultuous fluctuation of emotions, with many people viewing the holidays as the final straw that breaks a marriage. In fact, this could be why many consider January 1 "Divorce Day" due to the increase in queries about divorce as...