Individuals preparing for divorce are among those who might ask the courts for orders of protection. The courts can issue orders intended to curtail domestic violence and protect those leaving a volatile situation. An order of protection imposes certain limits on an...
Year: 2024
Can New York child support help cover college costs?
There are many parental rights and responsibilities that parents have to share after ending a relationship in New York. Both divorce and separations can lead to shared custody arrangements.Typically, parents divide both time with their children, and the authority to...
Can a teen make the decision about where they live post-divorce?
Parenting a teenager is never easy. Young adults have very volatile emotions. They are susceptible to peer pressure and often push back against their parents as they try to establish their own identities. The pressure on the family when parents divorce may only worsen...
Why it might be better to avoid divorce litigation when possible
It is no secret that preparing to go through the end of a marriage can be a stressful process. If you face a similar situation in life, you might not know how best to approach the situation. While there may be several paths with which to dissolve a marriage, knowing...
The potential impact of business ownership on a New York divorce
Whether you are considering or already proceeding into the divorce process, you probably have many questions and concerns about how the end of your marriage could impact your financial future. One of the most complex areas in many of these proceedings involves the...
Starting with the agency adoption process
Adopting a child through a New York adoption agency is a wonderful way to expand your family and to provide a loving home to a child who needs one. However, the adoption process can be intimidating for those who have never adopted before. Between background checks,...