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When Does an Uncontested Divorce Become Contested?

By | Published April 30, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on When Does an Uncontested Divorce Become Contested?

An uncontested divorce is always the preferable method of dissolving a marriage, since it is faster, cheaper and generally stress-free. But divorcing spouses might start out in accord only to disagree later on important issues. When that happens, the divorce is converted into a contested one. Most New York divorces are based on no-fault grounds, Read More

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Can Increased Cost of Living Justify Modification of Spousal Maintenance?

By | Published March 30, 2023 | Posted in Divorce, Post-Divorce Modification, Spousal Maintenance | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Can Increased Cost of Living Justify Modification of Spousal Maintenance?

Spousal maintenance is paid by one spouse to help the other keep up their standard of living after a divorce. It is usually paid in a fixed, recurring amount that continues for a set period of time. A change in the economic circumstances of either ex-spouse may warrant a modification of the payment amount. However, Read More

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When Can a Spouse’s Conduct Impact Property Division in a Divorce?

By | Published January 30, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on When Can a Spouse’s Conduct Impact Property Division in a Divorce?

In New York, marital fault is not typically a factor when dividing property during a divorce. In general, courts carry out an equitable distribution of marital property based on consideration of a number of factors, most of which relate to each spouse’s resources and needs. However, certain types of injurious conduct — such as acts Read More

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What to Do if Your Co-parent Violates Your Child Custody Rights

By | Published November 30, 2022 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: , | Comments Off on What to Do if Your Co-parent Violates Your Child Custody Rights

Co-parenting after divorce or separation is not without its challenges, even if both parents get along. But child custody arrangements can deteriorate rapidly when one parent violates the other’s rights. In New York, there is a public policy of encouraging a continued relationship between parents and children after a divorce or separation. This often means Read More

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