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When a marriage is not working, a couple may seek out a divorce. Divorce is not an easy process. It is a long, and complex process that requires a great amount of patience. When couples go through this process, there are many things to take into consideration. Spouses must come to agreements on difficult situations […]

Domestic violence is a very serious issue that affects many people. The state of New York has a long lasting commitment towards ending domestic violence and works hard to protect its victims. The state’s zero tolerance policy led it to create the New York State Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act in 1994. This […]

After the process of determining child custody is finished, the newly divorced parents must then deal with the matter of child support. Even though only one parent maintains physical custody of their child, the other parent involved must still financially support the child. Child support requires the non-custodial parent to make payments to continue care […]

One of the most emotional parts of going through a divorce is changing a child’s life. Divorce is a challenging situation that impacts the entire family. When a marriage changes, several aspects of their child’s upbringing change as well. While some parents are cordial when it comes to the arrangements of their children, others have […]

Since military members can be deployed in foreign nations, their whereabouts may be unknown. This also affects the jurisdiction of the case. It becomes difficult to pinpoint which court system will handle the divorce case between the two spouses. Due to this, New York state put laws in place to decide this matter. This has […]

Entering into litigation during the divorce process can be difficult for some couples. Many couples decide to go through mediation instead. During mediation sessions, they can meet with a neutral third party that serves as a mediator. This person does not make decisions for them, but rather guides the conversation. They can serve as someone […]

Child relocation matters can be a troubling topic for parents since they do not want to be separated from their children. For parents, not seeing their child every day can already be troubling enough since they are used to that way of life. Child custody arrangements may not give them all the time they want […]

Child support gives extra compensation to custodial parents and those that spend more time taking care of the children. They may be paid money from their former spouse since they may spend more of their finances taken care of the children on a daily basis. This is to ensure the well-being of the child and […]

After divorces are settled, a child custody arrangement will be made for parents to follow. These arrangements in order to abide by the law. These are court-ordered mandates, making them necessary to follow. Custody arrangements can consist of physical and legal custody. When a parent is given physical custody, they are named as the custodial […]

Mediation is a process that couples use in order to get a divorce. Through mediation, they can solve their issues without having to enter into litigation. Since litigation can often become a drawn-out, this process may prove to be more beneficial. Mediation is done at the pace that the couple sets, allowing them to work […]