Author Archives: Bridget Tartaglia
Preparing and Serving Divorce Paperwork in New York
Even if your spouse is not contesting your divorce, you will still need to prepare and file a significant amount of paperwork to finalize your divorce. All the documents you need to file for divorce in New York are on the NY Courts website. The first form to fill out is the Summons with Notice… Read More »
Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?
Divorce mediation is a process through which a divorcing couple sits down in the presence of a neutral third-party mediator to discuss and resolve some or all of the pertinent issues of their divorce. The process is not necessarily right for all divorce cases. If the following (or most of the following) are true for… Read More »
Tips for Helping Children Through Custody Transitions
Divorce can cause a substantial upheaval in the lives of children. Understanding this, parents must work together to ensure their children feel as safe and comfortable as possible during what is truly a life-altering time. Although adults are capable of adjusting to these types of changes, children need routine and stability to thrive and mature… Read More »
Steps to Take Immediately After a Divorce
The moment your divorce is finalized, you may feel like a tremendous weight has been lifted off your shoulders. However, your work isn’t done quite yet. There are a few steps you should take immediately following your divorce to get yourself organized and prepared to begin your new life. The following are a few tips… Read More »
How to Make Sure Your Child Custody Evaluation Goes Well
If you and your former spouse or partner are in a conflict regarding who will assume custody of your kids, you may need to go through a child custody evaluation otherwise known as a forensic evalution. This process involves one or more meetings with a third-party evaluator, who must determine your fitness to support and… Read More »
Do Mothers Have an Advantage in Child Custody Proceedings?
It’s a common assumption that mothers have an inherent advantage over fathers when it comes to asserting child custody rights. This is because, statistically, more mothers receive full custody over their kids than fathers. However, it’s important to understand that courts do not favor one gender over another in these proceedings. There are no laws… Read More »
How to Protect Your Children from an Abusive Parent During a Divorce
If you have good reason to believe your spouse is abusing your children in any way as you go through the divorce process, you must take immediate action to ensure your kids do not suffer any more. The best way to do this is by having your attorney file a motion to protect your children… Read More »
A General Timeline of the Divorce Process
Going through a divorce can be an understandably overwhelming process. Not only do you have to deal with all the emotional elements of ending your marriage, but you likely are also unfamiliar with the divorce court system and the various procedures involved. To help make this a little easier, the following is a general timeline… Read More »
Are You Enabling a Bad Relationship?
When we feel trapped in a bad relationship, it can be easy to think of our spouses as the ones who are causing all the problems. However, it’s also important to do some reflecting and think about if we are doing anything to enable a toxic dynamic in a relationship. The following are a few… Read More »