Author Archives: Bridget Tartaglia
Using a Quit Claim Deed in Divorce
A quit claim deed, when used in divorce, helps you to transfer joint ownership into sole ownership of a piece of property. The person awarded the property in the divorce will receive sole ownership. There are a couple ways of doing this: Order a sale of the property and divide the proceeds between parties, or… Read More »
What to Consider When Deciding Whether to Move Out During Divorce
One of the most common questions we receive from clients during the divorce process is whether or not they should move out of the family home during the pendency of the matter. This can be a difficult decision, both emotionally and tactically. Here are some of the issues you’ll want to consider. Safety: What are… Read More »
When the Non-Custodial Parent Takes Your Child
Both parents are required by law to adhere to the strict terms set in child custody and visitation arrangements. Any changes to those arrangements must be made by written agreement or through a Court Order. If one parent is uncooperative with those terms, it can add some unnecessary tension to the relationship between the parents… Read More »
Protecting Your Rights During a Legal Separation
Legal separation is where a married couple either enters into an agreement known as a separation agreement or gets a determination from the Court which would to allow the couple to live separately and end their marital obligations, without technically ending the marriage. A legally separated couple cannot remarry. However, this agreement (or determination by… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Annulment
Annulment is available as an alternative to divorce in some cases, but it is not particularly common because there are some stringent requirements for a person to be eligible for it. Here are a few of the most common questions people preparing for a divorce tend to have about the issue of annulment. Q: What… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support Payments
Here are a few examples of some of the most frequently asked questions our attorneys receive about child support. Q: If my ex prevents me from seeing my kids, am I still responsible for paying child support? Yes. Child support is a right of the child—it has nothing to do with the relationship between the… Read More »
Technological Changes in the Divorce Process Expected to Remain After the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in drastic changes to the way many businesses operate, including law firms. There have been a number of new technologies attorneys have had to rely on to process cases, particularly for divorce law. As attorneys and clients alike continue to become more accustomed to these technological changes, it is expected… Read More »
What to Know About Legal Separation in New York
Some couples prefer a trial separation period before they get divorced, or get separated as a matter of convenience and comfort while the divorce process is going. The majority of separations that occur are unofficial—one spouse simply moves away from the family home, but no legal process occurs to make the separation official. However, there… Read More »
What to Know About Enforcing Child Support
Once a child support order has been established by a court, all parties to the order must obey its instructions, particularly the paying spouse. If the paying spouse fails to live up to their requirements in a child support arrangement, it is important for the custodial parent to get in touch with their attorney or… Read More »