In New York City and across the State, domestic incidents are common. It is unfortunate that people who are involved in a relationship will get into a dispute that turns physical, but it happens quite often. These incidents can happen to anyone. When a person is...
Month: September 2018
Why getting along with your ex can be hard on your kids
In most senses, getting along with your ex after divorce is an admirable goal. It allows the two of you to co-parent successfully, working toward what is best for the children, rather than what you want on your own. It also helps to keep both of you involved in the...
What are child support percentages and how is income gauged?
Child support is vital for children to achieve their maximum potential and be cared for properly in New York. When a couple divorces, one of the biggest divorce legal issues they will face often centers around child support. This is an issue rife with the potential...
Is a contested or uncontested divorce the better choice for me?
For New Yorkers, divorce is often a difficult process rife with emotions and concerns about the future. However, some couples can agree on the issues that need to be settled as they take steps to end the marriage and do not need a drawn-out process. This exemplifies...
What are the different types of child custody in New York?
One of the most contentious issues when a couple in New York ends a relationship is who will have custody of the children. Before anything else it is critical to know the basics of child custody and that includes the two different possibilities. There are two areas of...
How do best interests of the child affect custody and visitation?
When parents in New York have decided to part ways as a couple, there are frequently concerns as to how child custody and visitation rights will be allocated. While many factors go into the decision, one of the most important will be the "best interests of the child."...