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Over the course of your marriage, you and your spouse likely accumulated wealth, property and other assets that may need to be divided should you get divorced in New York. Unfortunately, your spouse may take steps to conceal some of these assets in an attempt to keep...
Divorce can be hard for everyone involved, especially children. Kids of divorce are often forced to transition from a traditional family living situation to a sole-custody or joint-custody arrangement. Not only is it a major adjustment, but the change can affect...
It goes without saying that your divorce in Buffalo will have a dramatic impact on your future outlook (including your estate plans). Your ex-spouse likely features heavily in both your estate instruments as well as other financial aspects of your life. Many in your...
If you share parenting duties with your former spouse, you likely face a few different challenges. Still, your ex-spouse should not actively undercut your parenting. He or she also should not try to make your kids resent you. If either routinely happens, you may be...
Even if your marriage is over, in a sense, it might not be completely over, not if you neglected to change your power of attorney documents. Many New York spouses designate each other to act as a power of attorney. However, just because a marriage ends does not mean...
Bringing another child into your family regardless of how it happens always shakes things up when you already have a child. When adopting a child in New York, you have a few more hurdles to overcome when preparing your child for his or her new sibling. This can make...
Divorce is incredibly difficult for children. Even if they are older and understand what is happening, it is still a disruption in their lives in New York that they cannot control. For younger children, it can be a very scary experience. As a parent, you have a huge...
Going through a divorce can be emotionally challenging, especially with young children. No matter how much stress you may be experiencing, the changes that your children are and will be going through have the potential to be scarring. Understanding a few basic ideas...
A stepparent adoption may be a perfect way to help New York families blend. After a divorce and remarriage, the family dynamic changes. Most parents hope that these changes are for the better. The best-case scenario is for your children to bond with their stepparent....
For many New Yorker divorcees, joint custody and co-parenting are in the best interests of the child. The outdated believe that the father has the child every other weekend is in transition. In most homes, both parents work. In the past, one parent may stay home with...