By Randy S. Margulis | Published November 15, 2021 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: best interests, petnuptial, prenuptial agreement | Comments Off on Who Gets the Pets in a New York Divorce?
Even when both parties agree to a divorce, it can be a stressful and combative process, and decisions about who gets the pets can add to the friction. For many people, pets are like their children and contests over possession become akin to custody battles. Historically, in the state of New York, pets were largely Read More
Read MoreDuring a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation Read More
Read MoreGoing through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic Read More
Read MoreIf you are a dependent spouse, with little or no personal income, you may wonder how you can ever afford divorce representation. The short answer is simply to make your spouse pay for it. Under New York Domestic Relations Law § 237,”the court may direct either spouse . . . to pay . . . Read More
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