Upon deciding to enter a marriage, you and your spouse may have intended to remain together for the rest of your lives. However, things might not always go as planned, and if you decide to take separate paths in life, you might have concerns about how the subsequent...
There may be few things in life as exciting and joyous as preparing to welcome a child into the family. Adoption is a path that may help connect kids in need with parents in pursuit of similar life goals. If you wish to adopt a child, you might have questions about...
While it is no secret that the presence of domestic violence could take a dire toll on the lives of everyone involved, it might not always be easy to spot the signs in time to protect against such concerns. Even if someone close to you is prone to exhibiting...
It might not be uncommon to experience a variety of changes in your life upon choosing to enter a marriage. During this time, you might choose to put some of your life-long dreams on hold or decide that staying at home while your spouse works might be more suitable...
There are a variety of instances where you could find yourself in family court. While experiences in family court can cover the entire spectrum of exciting to devastating, going through a family court proceeding can be emotionally and financially expensive. While it...
This April marks the 21st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM was first nationally observed in 2001, and in 2009, President Barak Obama was the first president to officially proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During the month of...
Many families in New York may feel it vital to start planning for holiday and vacation seasons well before these occasions arrive. As a parent, times such as spring and summer break and holidays may leave you with a hectic schedule and an extensive list of things to...
As a parent, you put in a lot of time, thought and effort into creating the best possible child custody agreement. Life changes are inevitable though, and an agreement that once focused on your child’s best interests might no longer be working out. If so, it might be...
New York parents who are going through a divorce may feel overwhelmed by the proceedings ahead. While setting themselves up for financial security is an important strategy to consider when ending a marriage, divorcing parents will likely also have many concerns on...
I am one of the lucky people who gets to have two dads. My first father passed away when I was nine years old, and my sister was six years old. My sister and I had a much different childhood than most of our friends as a result. A few years after my first father's...
