How to Ensure a Fair and Equitable Property Division in Your Divorce Divorces can be complicated and emotionally draining, and one of the most challenging aspects is dividing property. Property division in a divorce can be contentious, but it is esse…
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Understanding the Crucial Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in Family Law Proceedings In family law proceedings, the presence of a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) can greatly impact the outcome of a case, especially when children are involved. A GAL is appointed b…
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According to New York state law, an entire child support order is comprised of two parts: a basic child support obligation and additional child support categories. Child support is a mandatory obligation for parents with minor children, although in l…
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If you are currently living with or considering moving in with your partner without being married, it is crucial to seek legal advice and understand your rights and obligations. Why? Living together unmarried can have a lot of legal implications. For…
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Getting Your Finances in Order After a Divorce Finally filing for divorce can give you the sense of freedom you’ve been longing for. You probably think that, now that you’re no longer legally attached to your spouse, you can begin a new chapt…
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Struggling through an unhappy marriage can be stressful for anyone — but when you add in debt and financial troubles, things become even more difficult. If you’re balancing both of these issues, you may be considering what legal options you have…
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When you file for bankruptcy, you likely have the hope that your debts will be discharged and you will be able to get your finances in order. However, life can hand you unexpected circumstances, and you can quickly find yourself struggling to handle…
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When you are faced with the process of getting divorced, a lot can be running through your mind. How did we get here? How am I going to start my life over? What is going to happen to everything we worked so hard to build? That last question is often…
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When you no longer want to be married to your spouse, you may be concerned about whether or not you need specific reasoning in order to file with the courts. If you are filing for divorce in New York State, you are in luck, as New York is a no-fault…
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Even if you are miserable in your marriage, you may worry you would not be able to support yourself after a divorce. Before you resign yourself to staying in your unhappy relationship, evaluate whether you could receive alimony. New York statutes ref…
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