Divorce and Family Law Blog
Divorce and Family Law BlogJoanne P. Monagan, Principal Attorney/CEO
My intention is to create a journal (blog) of topical and current information about family law issues that will be of interest to our clients and prospective clients. Sources for blog posts will be my own experiences, experiences reported by my colleagues, relevant articles, news and information about the courts, judicial decisions of interest, your questions, and related information. We intend to post frequently, so please stay in touch with our website and be sure to contact our office if you desire a consultation. We will always stand by you.
Reasons women may be more likely to seek a divorce
Women in New York may be more likely than men to file for divorce. There are a number of reasons this may be the case, and the greater financial security women have today along with a higher likelihood of working outside the home may be a contributor. For example,...
What to Know About Prenuptial Agreements
Many married couples sign a prenuptial agreement before getting married, and these agreements are especially common in second marriages. A prenuptial agreement in New York outlines how the couple will manage their finances. The couples might not be wealthy, but they...
How can a CDFA help in your divorce?
If you are getting a divorce and retirement is near or you have not been very involved in the family finances, you might want to consider working with a certified divorce financial analyst. You might also benefit from the help of a CDFA in New York if you have other...
What is a qualified domestic relations order?
During a marriage, spouses could make long-term financial arrangements for their retirement accounts. When a married couple in New York divorces, one spouse may have significant concerns about their retirement planning. What if the ex-spouse's pension was supposed to...
Tips for successful joint custody arrangements
Personality conflicts and lingering issues from the divorce often make joint custody arrangements more difficult for New York parents. However, it is possible for two divorced people to be able to co-parent so long as they follow a set of rules that help them keep...
Are you entitled to a portion of your ex’s SS benefits?
New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning assets and property acquired during marriage must be split fairly in a divorce. Social Security (SS) benefits, however, have different rules. In order to receive a portion of your ex-spouse’s SS benefits, you and...
The keys to preserving sanity in a divorce
Divorce in New York can take an extreme emotional toll on anyone. This becomes more pronounced when the matter is contested. Where there is a legal battle between the spouses, it can harm someone psychologically. Individuals must make sure to take the time to care for...
Parenting plans that prevent conflict
A carefully prepared parenting plan can help reduce the likelihood of conflict between parents in New York after divorce. While parents going through an amicable divorce may not need this level of detail in their parenting plan, others may find that dealing with some...
How domestic violence can influence child custody orders
Parents in New York and throughout the country may be allowed to retain custody of their children after a divorce. In some cases, this might be true even if they engaged in domestic violence against their former spouse or their children. An abusive parent may be...
The difference between separate property and marital property in a marriage
Each party in a marriage in New York may bring cash and property into the marriage. Those assets are referred to as separate property. Once a couple is married, the property, cash, and assets that they obtain together during the marriage is referred to as marital...
