Category Archives: Divorce
Age at Time of Cohabitation Could Be Predictor of Divorce
For many years, it was commonly accepted that cohabitation before marriage increased a couple’s risk of getting divorced. However, research from the Council on Contemporary Families suggests cohabitation does not influence the likelihood of divorce—and never has. Instead, it is the age at the time of cohabitation that’s most likely to predict a divorce. Couples… Read More »
Preventing Child Abduction During a Divorce
Although it’s rare, in some cases a custodial parent might be worried his or her former partner will attempt to kidnap their children, whether during a visit or at some other time. If you believe there is any chance of this occurring, there are steps you can take to prevent it, while also preparing yourself… Read More »
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 »
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 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 »
Wife Seeks New York Divorce to Retain Expensive Gifts from Husband
The difference between a divorce in New York and one tried in Monaco could be $70 million for Tracey Hejailan-Amon, according to a recent story in the New York Post. That is roughly the value of gifts her husband, Swiss businessman Maurice Alain Amon, gave her during their eight-year marriage, when the couple had homes… Read More »
Peck Lawsuit Highlights Nexus of Divorce and Estate Planning
Divorce records are normally sealed for 100 years, but a trust beneficiary in New York is suing to have his parents’ 40-year-old divorce records opened early, so he can determine if he’s getting his fair share of his father’s $41 million fortune. The beneficiary, Ian Peck, is the son of the late Norman L. Peck,… Read More »