Divorce can be a soul stripping experience, but the good news is that you can make it through and begin finding yourself after divorce. Many divorcees go through a period of mourning and/or depression during and after their divorce, but after you mourn the loss of your marriage and the future dreams that you had […]
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Understanding Equitable Distribution
This is somewhat different than Community Property, where everything is divided equally, which is what some states mandate. Understanding equitable distribution and the factors that go into the decision-making, is essential to ensuring that you understand what is going to happen. How Does Equitable Distribution Work? Marital assets are defined as the assets that the […]
READ MOREDoes a New York Estate Have to Pay Child Support?
Collecting Child Support Arrearages from a Deceased Non-custodial Parent’s Estate If you are concerned about what happens to the child support payments you have been receiving from a non-custodial parent after the death of the non-custodial parent, you should be aware that such payments cease immediately. However, you still may be able to collect any […]
READ MOREDivorce Do’s and Don’ts for Parents
Divorce is hard on everyone, but it is especially difficult for the children. They often do not understand what is going on, and this can cause them a lot of stress. As parents, even though you might not be getting along with each other, it is imperative that you watch out for the children. Here […]
READ MOREThe Divorce month
January is the busiest time for divorce lawyers. Many couples postpone their divorce plans until after the Christmas holidays. Many others see the new year as an opportunity to get a new start in life. A surge in filings for divorces early in the new year is a recurring theme. The reasons for this are […]
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