Advice from a Divorce Attorney: How NOT to Use Social Media During Divorce
During a divorce, you should not post to social media in the same manner as you used to, that is, prior to beginning the divorce process. This is especially true during a contentious divorce. The old adage that “pictures speak a thousand words” should become your new gospel. Remember that all the pictures and videos…
Advice from a NYC Divorce Attorney: How to build a good relationship with your Divorce Lawyer
All relationships in life are complicated. The one with your divorce attorney should not be. There are specific ways to ensure a respectful, productive relationship with your divorce lawyer in New York or anywhere else. Doing so helps manage expectations and resolve your case as advantageously as possible. As a divorce attorney in New York…
Dissolution of a Marriage or a Divorce? Understanding the Difference
What does the term dissolution of marriage mean? This may be an individual’s personal realization that it is time to cut their losses. Couples counseling hasn’t worked. Prayers have not been answered in the way they were desired. Or face-to-face attempts to make things better with their spouse have not turned the marriage around. This…
How Much Does a Divorce Cost if Both Parties Agree?
When you are first considering divorce, it is common to turn to Google to answer your questions. One of the initial questions you might ask is “How much does a divorce cost?” If your goal is to divorce in a civilized fashion (as opposed to being brutal with each other), and you also believe that it…
How Can I Get My Husband Out of the House If He Refuses to Leave?
As many women in the middle of a separation or divorce can attest to, it is not easy to get a spouse or former partner out of a shared home. This is especially true if someone does not want to leave voluntarily. After all, arranging a move can be time-consuming, expensive, and stressful. Quite apart…
Do You Need a Lawyer for a Divorce?
Rarely is divorce easy. This is why it is important to be as informed and prepared as possible. Some people believe that they can handle a divorce on their own. Frequently, those folks wish to lower costs by not hiring an attorney. Perhaps they possess a higher risk tolerance for the unknown or are confident…
Are Divorce Records Public?
Are divorce records public? It boggles the imagination that something as private as a marriage, and then the personal decision to dissolve it, could be open (potentially) for public review or discourse. It’s only natural that we’d have privacy concerns. In our hyperconnected world, companies and platforms constantly monitor every website you visit, every purchase…
Divorce Mediation v. Arbitration: What You Must Know
No two families are the same. Similarly, the best way to solve a dispute for one family may not be viable or realistic for another. If you are contemplating divorce or wondering what the best way is to resolve a post-divorce dispute involving a divorce or family law matter (child support, spousal maintenance, or equitable…
Is a Contested Divorce for You?
If you are dealing with divorce, you’ve probably heard the term “contested divorce” and how you should try to avoid one. A contested divorce occurs when spouses do not reach an agreement on the most important issues of a divorce. This may include a disagreement on the grounds for the divorce, custody, visitation, child support…
Divorce Mediation: The Pros and Cons for a Woman
Alternative dispute resolution such as mediation is an attractive option to litigation in virtually all aspects of life. It has become increasingly common in employment and contract disputes. Another area where mediation is becoming popular is divorce. For some, it offers a more cost-effective, quicker, and kinder process than court litigation.
Are Divorce Records Public?
In today’s hyperconnected world, we all have privacy concerns. It seems like every website, every purchase, and every conversation is being monitored on the internet. Netflix recently released a documentary about the Ashley Madison hacking scandal. For those living under a rock, Ashley Madison is an online website for married customers seeking an affair. The tag line of the company is “life is short, have an affair.” The business promised discretion to its over 5 million international users. In 2015, there was a massive security breach and some of Ashley Madison’s users’ private information was leaked to the public.
What is a Custody Battle?
A custody battle is exactly what it sounds like. It is a high conflict court case where the parties are litigating over who should have custody of the children. It can lead to extreme stress, anger, hostility and mistrust in one another, and frequently, mistrust in the judicial system tasked with making and enforcing important decisions for your family.
Is an Online Divorce Really Viable?
The internet encourages us to diagnose our medical problems, book our travel, and get answers to all of our questions quickly. Anything and everything can be done online now. Divorces are no exception.
9 Tips for Working with An AFC (Attorney for Children)
This article will explore the role of the AFC in a custody case, and in particular, provide 9 tips for working with one.
Often, the most pressing divorce question for parents is how will custody of the children be determined. In most states, if the couple cannot agree on the custody arrangement, custody will be determined by a “best interest” standard and on a case-by-case basis. In many states, the courts now also consider the wishes of the children.
What is a Contested Divorce?
As you think about, or begin the divorce process, you’ve probably heard the words “contested divorce”. This may leave you wondering, what the heck is a contested divorce? Aren’t most divorces adversarial by nature? (Things are ending and chances are you don’t agree on things, terms, or who will get the cat.) If so, isn’t a “contested divorce” … redundant?