Adoption can be a great gift for a family who wants a child to love and raise. However, for that family to adopt, there has to be another set of parents who give up their child. It is an amazing and happy situation, but at the same time, it is also a sad and...
Year: 2019
What should New York parents know about child custody?
When they make the difficult decision to divorce, the concerns of many parents fall to the custody and care of their children. In order to ensure the best possible arrangement for their kids, it is important for New York parents to understand the types of custody in...
How can I prepare for my custody hearing?
Child custody hearings can be quite stressful for parents. This is especially true if you have a contentious relationship with your former spouse, who may wish to fight you for primary custody or attempt to set rigid visitation terms. Being properly prepared is your...
Communication is the cornerstone of good co-parenting
After a divorce, you may feel like your ex just doesn't see eye-to-eye with you anymore. However, if you have children together, you will have to learn how to interact in a healthy and positive manner because you will probably share custody to some degree. There are...
Separate bank accounts are not divorce protection
Millennials in New York and across the nation are departing from some of the typical marriage behaviors of older generations. For example, 28 percent of married Millennial couples are keeping their finances separate instead of having joint accounts. But separate bank...
Divorce heats up in the summer
Summer and other vacation periods add stress to families in Buffalo that are already experiencing marital problems. Filings for divorce, in fact, increase in August and March, according to a study presented at the American Sociological Association in 2016. Planning...
Prenups can help New Yorkers if there are financial issues
Love may overcome a future spouse's financial and legal troubles for many in Buffalo. Before marriage, however, it is important for a spouse who is marrying someone who already has financial or legal problems to take precautions and ensure there are protections in...
Things to know about child support
Taking care of the financial needs of a couple's children after divorce may be complicated. Understanding important facts about child support can help unravel some of its mystery.New York law governs child support. It is usually a monetary payment from a parent to the...
What do you need to know before you file for a New York divorce?
For many people considering divorce, one of the worst parts is not really knowing what's going to happen. Despite its prevalence in modern society, divorce remains a process shrouded in mystery and misunderstood by most. Myths and rumors prevail, leading people to put...
Do a financial exam before divorce
Deciding whether to end a marriage is a life-altering and emotional experience. But a spouse, especially one who was not heavily involved in business or the couple's finances, should also take steps to determine the financial impact of their divorce.It is important to...