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Child custody is often the most contested matter in divorce proceedings. Parties who cannot agree must defer to the courts, and many fear prejudice based on gender. What custody arrangement serves the child's best interests? Ideally, children should benefit from equal...
Over the past few decades, fewer things have impacted daily life like social media. Sharing lives online is second nature for many. Does the online world cause a real-world disconnect with a spouse? The virtual connections made through social media may significantly...
New York State laws require dividing marital properties fairly between both spouses. Common setbacks include splitting assets that may result in debts or capital gains taxes that an unmarried individual may not afford. A couple's residence, for example, typically...
Getting a divorce in New York may feel daunting. The process starts and ends with a deep dive into your financial situation. Giving the court a full and accurate accounting of your assets and debts is critical to dividing things according to the law. What if you...
Though there is no guarantee the court will grant it, either parent can petition for a child support modification in certain situations. A modification may be sought when either parent has a material change in circumstances if three years have passed since the...
Your family has decided to adopt a child. The commitment to add a new member to your family is courageous and challenging. You may have many concerns about the adoption process, including the steps the biological parents need to take to see the adoption through. One...
There are many painful and stressful aspects of a divorce. The division of marital assets is often the thing that causes the most contention among spouses. Knowing how your state’s divorce court divides assets will help you to prepare for it, so that you don’t get...
If your new spouse has children, adopting them may be high on your priority list. After all, adoption legally protects the relationship you have with your stepchildren. If you eventually decide to divorce your spouse, a stepchild adoption also gives you certain rights...
Modern marriages are more equitable than those in generations past. Both spouses are more likely to contribute to the household finances and to do its necessary upkeep. It's also true that men have become more involved in the task of parenting children than their...
When it comes to divorce, parents find themselves facing unexpected legal issues regarding child custody, parenting plans, etc. Though circumstances may arise where one or both parents encounter changes that require them to go their separate ways, their relationship...