As we head into the home stretch of summer before school begins again in Utica next month, it's a good idea for divorced parents to review their school year co-parenting schedule.This is relevant because kids go through a lot of changes in the three months that they...
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Job loss and child support modifications
You might have been earning a great income throughout the course of your marriage. As such, when a divorce court made its determination on your child support, the amount of your obligation likely reflected your high income. These days, however, financial times are...
Child custody tips for parents in the midst of a battle
If you think that a divorce is a big change for your life, you should know what the divorce means for your child. While children are resilient, they do need some sense of stability in order to thrive. A divorce throws their stable life into upheaval.There are some...
Keeping your child supported: 3 tips for divorcing parents
A divorce is hard for everyone in a family, but for children it's a terrifying time in their lives. As a parent who loves and wants to protect your child, you should know that there are ways to help your child through a divorce. One of the things many children believe...
Protecting your business in a divorce means planning early
No one gets married planning to divorce in the future. In the days leading up to your wedding and during the honeymoon, most people do not think about what happens if happily-ever-after ends up involving divorce attorneys and a courtroom. However, as a business owner...
Marital factors that may contribute to a divorce
Sometimes opposites attract, while at other times similar personalities blend together into beautiful relationships. Love is a funny thing that often cannot be predicted, but when it strikes, it can form lasting, powerful marriages. Many couples experience long...
Changes in spousal support laws: alimony harder to get
It's been about six months now since important changes in New York's alimony law took effect.Overall, the changes make spousal support harder to get. This is in keeping with nationwide trends, which increasingly view alimony as a temporary arrangement while an...