Now that same-sex marriage was legalized in New York State in 2011, gay couples are coming from all over the country to get married. On the other hand, because New York State also passed a law on no-fault divorce in October 2010, divorce filings are up 12 percent. Heterosexual couples are finally able to get a divorce without […]
Family Court judges have needed a formula to avoid unfair settlements, because the amounts and payment schedules are usually decided by them. Judges are on their own in deciding how to prioritize the various factors and how to translate them into dollar amounts—resulting in wildly inconsistent alimony awards. The unpredictability of alimony rules imposes unnecessary costs. […]
Anyone who is faced with the challenge of going through a divorce is at a stressful time in their life and needs the best assistance that they can get. One of the most essential parts to a successful divorce case is locating and hiring the right divorce attorney for your case. This is critical because […]
Why doesn’t marriage counseling work? Because most couples go for marriage counseling when it’s too late to save their marriages. Most marriage counselors are the kiss of death for a marriage. The reason that marriage counseling doesn’t work is because couples therapy is the hardest form of therapy, and most therapists aren’t trained to do it. Surveys indicate […]
When you are preparing for divorce it is very important that you have a clear picture of where you and your spouse stand financially. The most important goal of the divorce process is to make an equitable distribution of all marital assets and debts. In order for you to make sure that you get your […]