On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Apr 11, 2018 | Blog
When it comes to divorce, most people immediately think of high-stakes conflict and nasty, drawn-out courtroom battles. However, not all couples go through traumatic divorces, and many are even able to find harmonious solutions despite a fraught situation....
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Mar 26, 2018 | Blog
Divorce is increasingly common in today’s social landscape, and lots of emphasis and attention is rightfully placed upon the best interests of children. Child custody is a primary issue for divorcing couples and sometimes becomes very contentious. However, often...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Mar 13, 2018 | Blog
The number of marriages that end in divorce is actually lower in New York than a majority of the rest of the country. As of 2016, New York’s divorce rate was the lowest is has been in 35 years. Many couples hope for an uncontested divorce. This occurs...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog
Unfortunately, financial problems in your marriage may be leading to a divorce. Money problems and marital difficulties often go hand in hand. If your financial calamity is causing your marriage to end, you may be wondering about the logistics of filing for...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog
If you are getting ready to file for divorce in New York, you may feel tempted to share the news with your friends and family online. Though you are not putting the most intimate details of your relationship on social media, your online activity could derail your...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog
Divorce, by its very nature, is a conflictual event. Two people decide they wish to dissolve their marriage, or, in many cases, one person makes that decision and the other person must cope with the fallout from it. This is one of those life situations that is...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Dec 13, 2017 | Blog
Many people feel the ramifications of a divorce long after getting out of court. For parents, that is no more evident than when they have to decide who the kids will spend the holidays with. The first Christmas or Hanukkah after a divorce can be tough,...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog
The New Year means it may be the time you decide to file for divorce. However, before you jump right into it, you should take some careful steps. Getting a divorce can leave your finances in tatters if you are not ready for the process. You should get a few...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Nov 12, 2017 | Blog
New York grandparents can get court ordered visitation with their grandkids, but only under certain situations, or even uncertain situations. The statutory scheme allowing for a court to interfere in a parent’s decision to not allow visitation is not overly...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC | Aug 30, 2017 | Blog
It’s always stressful to consider divorce as the next step of your marital relationship. Many parents actually try to avoid divorce until the children have left for college or moved out to spare additional upheaval. However, staying together for the sake of...
