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...
Divorce
Do children have a say in parental custody?
While divorce can be very stressful for parents, it can be even more stressful and confusing for their children. If primary or sole custody is going to be given to a parent, the children may have a preference for the parent with whom they would rather live. Child...
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...
A checklist for understanding your finances before divorce
Finances may be the last thing on your mind when deciding that divorce is your next step. Planning can be especially daunting if your spouse typically handles monthly bills and investments. It is important to double check the details of your joint finances before...
Fool for love, fool for money: When does failure to share info become financial infidelity?
Disagreements about money are of course a big factor in causing divorce. But it isn't only open disagreements that can undermine a marriage. Deceiving a spouse financially - sometimes called "financial infidelity" - can have corrosive consequences as well.When does...
Candidate’s private divorce records may become public
In New York a court may elect to provide a couple with closed proceedings when the parties go through a divorce. Closed proceedings may be granted for many reasons, but generally such accommodations are made when the interests of children involved in the divorce...
Divorce decisions can change depending on length of marriage
The term 'gray divorce' refers to a marital dissolution that happens between people of an older age. Many New Yorkers who go through gray divorces have been married for 20, 30 or even 40 years. Though the technical aspects of ending a marriage later in life are...
My spouse filed for divorce. What do I do?
The decision to divorce may be a long time in the making for a New York couple or it may occur quickly after a divisive life event. When the decision to pursue the legal process is made, however, it generally begins with one of the marital partners filing a legal...
What you need to know about divorcing a narcissist
Self-absorbed, uncaring, controlling and manipulative...These are some of the most common traits of a narcissistic personality.If you are preparing to divorce such an individual, it's essential to have a sound strategy in place. Your divorce is likely to be more...
Consider a prenup if your future spouse carries significant debts
Many New Yorkers pursue higher education in order to achieve their dreams and to enter careers that they find fulfilling. Though jobs that require advanced degrees often provide individuals with higher than average compensation packages, they also often force...