Are you a parent going through a divorce? A divorce can be a daunting and confusing time in your life, especially when you have your children to think about. One of the matters that you are likely going to discuss during your divorce is child custody. Child custody...
Children are often vulnerable during and after divorce. Their sense of security, stability and identity may be shaken. Co-parents who adopt a “do no harm” approach aim to protect their children from being caught in the middle of adult conflict. That means resisting...
Dealing with child custody can be a tough and emotional experience for parents and guardians. In New York, the laws are set up to focus on what is best for the child, which can make process appear complex. Whether you are a parent going through a separation or...
Divorce can easily be one of the most challenging times in a family's life, especially for the children. No matter what age they are, children often struggle to understand why their parents are divorcing, have a hard time adjusting to the changes that come with...
When a pair of New York parents settle a divorce, they must sign an agreement regarding their children. No two families are the same, and an issue that is important to one set of parents may be irrelevant to another. When it comes to child custody, many parents...
As a New York parent filing for a divorce, you must work out an agreement with your ex regarding all issues pertaining to your children, such as where they will live and how much financial provision each of you will contribute. Even if you disagree about a specific...
If someone were to ask you if you’d like to keep living in the same house with your former spouse after finalizing a divorce, what would you say? There are many parents in New York and elsewhere throughout the country who are doing just that. In some cases, exes are...
No matter how long your marriage lasted, if your ex is a narcissist, you may have simply reached a point where you felt that you would rather be a single parent than stay in a toxic relationship. Many New York parents can relate to this scenario. Just as being married...
Filing for divorce in a New York court during your child’s summer break from school means that he or she will likely be going through an adjustment period when classes resume in the fall. Your child might have close friends outside of school who are already aware of...
Child custody is far and away the most contentious part of many divorces. Part of the difficulty is that the interaction with your child's other parent does not end once the judge signs the final divorce decree. You still have to interact with your ex-spouse until...
