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Divorce does not eliminate a child's wishes to spend time with certain family members at certain locations, especially during the holidays. These wishes have special meaning and may be part of the stress a family suffers during divorce. For legal and parenting...
Going through a divorce is difficult, no matter the specifics of your situation. However, when you share children, a divorce gets much more complicated.In New York, a court prefers to grant both parents custody of children. However, there are several types of custody...
For over 70 years, spousal support was deductible from federal taxes for the paying spouse. Starting Jan. 1, however, this deduction will be eliminated under the new tax law. This has already made spouses hasten their divorce settlements and change their planning.Its...
Ending a marriage involves numerous difficult issues, such as child custody and support, property division and spousal support. Recently, pet custody has become a more important divorce issue, even though there is little legal guidance over it.Millennials have less...
Adopting children provides them with the opportunity of becoming a cherished member of a loving family. Agency adoption must undergo a serious New York investigation and legal process.There are two types of adoption: agency adoption and private placement adoption. In...
You use social media every day. After a long day at work you like to scroll through your media feeds. It’s how you check the news, stay in touch with friends and find out about community events. You post statuses regularly. The posts you make are...
The end of a New York marriage should not mean the end of good credit and financial stability. Protecting credit during a divorce can help assure a spouse's ability to obtain loans and pay for their needs.Obtaining a credit report is a crucial first step. A report...
Planning for the end of a marriage during an engagement seems illogical. However, a reasonable and well-drafted prenuptial agreement can lower the tensions and expense of any divorce that occurs.A prenup can help couples work out agreements on issues such as property...
If you did not work during your marriage or were not the primary breadwinner, then you can be understandably nervous about how you will support yourself after a divorce.In these situations, alimony, or spousal maintenance, could be available. Below, we explain some...
In comparison to some other states, New York has very flexible laws concerning who is eligible to adopt or be adopted. If you are considering adoption, the following sections can help you determine the circumstances that warrant eligibility to adopt in New York. Who...