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In 2020, the New York Department of Health documented 35,810 divorces in the state. Most divorces involve those between the ages of 25 and 39, with 30 being the average age. But why is this age group most likely to have a marriage end? Certain factors play a role and...
Would it surprise you to learn that the divorce rate is actually lower than in the last few decades? In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau found the divorce rate in 2019 was 37% (827,2611 divorces out of 2,254,404 marriages), down from between 40-50%. Divorce is not easy on...
As the summer season approaches, families with shared child custody arrangements may find themselves facing the task of creating a summer child custody schedule. Coordinating custody arrangements during this time can be challenging, but it is possible to create a...
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, particularly when it comes to dividing property. In New York, the principle of equitable distribution governs property division, meaning that the courts divide marital property fairly, but not necessarily equally. This...
As a divorced parent, it is likely that you have periodic child support payments that you must make in support of your child's well-being if you are not the primary custodian. There is not a one-size-fits-all payment amount that all child support plans adhere to - it...
Child support can be a contentious issue in a divorce. Some parents do not want to pay at all. Others want to but cannot afford to do so after dealing with all the other expenses of a divorce. Some parents refuse to do anything without a court order. This can be a...
It may not have occurred to you that sharing a credit card with your spouse could be troublesome. However, as you prepare for divorce, you understand that you should try to close out the card as soon as possible. With an active joint credit account, your spouse could...
If you are going through a divorce, one of the major steps in the process is identifying all assets so you can divide them equitably. However, some spouses hide assets so the other spouse is not aware of them. If you feel that your spouse is not being honest about all...
Having a prenuptial agreement is common when there are significant separate assets, one spouse is a business owner or if one or both partners entering the marriage were in previous marriages. A prenup also prevents complications in the event of a divorce and forces...
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance or support, occurs when one spouse pays the other one during a legal separation or divorce. Although it is not a requirement, a judge may award one spouse alimony in order to maintain a similar lifestyle as this individual...