Broome County Family Law Blog
How is maintenance determined in New York?
Divorce is one of the most challenging events you can endure, both emotionally and financially. Not only will you and your spouse divide your assets upon splitting up, you will no longer have the security of their earnings. This may not be a big deal if you lived in a...
When your child isn’t coping well with divorce
Divorce is far from easy, especially when children are involved. It can be a scary, frustrating and confusing time for them. The first year after their parents split up is often the hardest for kids. A divorced parent needs to understand that it can take a year or...
How a divorce can separate you from your beloved grandkids
When your child got married, you probably welcomed your new son- or daughter-in-law into your family with open arms. Unfortunately, as the relationship between your child and your in-law began to devolve over the years, your relationship with the other parent of your...
How divorce divides retirement assets
Like many in New York state, you’ve been saving for the golden years all your life, and suddenly, just as retirement draws near, your marriage comes to an end. You probably have questions and concerns about how the divorce will affect your retirement savings and to...
Don’t struggle with money when you have the option of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy
When you’re struggling with money, nothing is worse than opening your bank account to see it drained. Seeing that you have bounced checks or overdrafts in your account can make you feel terrible about yourself and your ability to take care of your family. Don’t be...
Don’t let divorce keep you from your children
It is certainly true that you may not see your children as much after a divorce. You and your ex, if you both have custody rights, need to split up that time. It may be divided 50/50. It may not. Either way, you will not see your children as much as you did during the...
Focusing on court: Getting the custody schedule you want
As a man, you may have the impression that the courts are going to look at you less favorably than your child’s mother. That’s not true, and in fact, bias is not allowed in the court system. It’s important for you to take steps to build a strong case for custody, yes,...
Don’t do these 3 things while going through divorce
Going through a divorce isn’t simple, and there is no exact way to do it perfectly. There are some things that you may or may not want to do, though, while you’re going through a divorce. One of the primary things that you need to remember is that every divorce is...
Can you pass the means test for New York Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is what most people think of when they hear the word bankruptcy. It is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because the courts potentially have the right to force you to sell certain assets to partially pay back your creditors once you initiate...
Why are more older couples deciding to divorce later in life?
People seem to think that once a couple has spent a few decades together, their bond and marriage is permanent. However, recent trends in marriage and divorce have made it clear that older couples and those married for a significant portion of their life can and do...