New York has now become one of the few states in the country where pets will be treated similarly to children in divorce cases. Up until now, deciding who got to keep a pet was a property division issue. Now, the best interests of the pet will have to be considered....

When considering either divorce or marriage, you may have come across the term prenuptial agreement. Often, prenuptial agreements are associated with extremely wealthy couples and high-profile divorces. However, prenuptial agreements can be utilized by people from all...

Deciding to divorce in New York will mean making a lot of changes in your life. One of the biggest adjustments you'll probably have to make will likely have to do with where you'll live.  If you and your spouse own a house together, you may not relish the idea of...

A decision to divorce means that both parties have to try to untangle every aspect of their life. This includes the finances. While it might seem simple enough to do, it can actually be a complex undertaking. There are several things that you should consider if you...

Intense emotions are common during divorce, and it could take you a couple of years to truly heal from the trauma of a failed marriage. When you have children with your spouse, there will be even more emotional fallout from the dissolution of your marriage. You and...

Splitting your property will probably be a sticking point in your upcoming divorce. Spouses frequently focus on major assets like their houses and their retirement accounts when negotiating a settlement. However, all your personal property can have an impact on the...

If you think that you'll be getting married to your current partner, it's a good idea to consider getting a prenuptial agreement. This is generally true regardless of your age, gender or current socioeconomic status. A prenuptial agreement may make it easier to retain...

The pain and stress associated with divorce rank only second to the death of a loved one. While struggling with the legal, psychological, and financial issues associated with divorce, it is easy to overlook that your young ones need more attention than ever. The good...

Getting divorced represents a major upheaval in anyone’s life, whether you live in New York or anywhere else. Not only is there a legal process to go through, but if a couple has children, they have to be eased through the transition as well. If the kids are young, it...

There are generally two options for divorcing couples in New York State: contested and uncontested divorce. A “contested divorce” is one in which the parties fail to agree on some or all the aspects of the divorce, the judge just must schedule a trial, listen to both...