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New York Introduces Uncontested Joint Divorce Procedure

Starting in January 2025, New York has a new law in place that significantly streamlines the divorce process for couples who are in mutual agreement about the essential terms of dissolution of their marriage. With an uncontested joint divorce, you and your spouse can jointly file a single petition in court, rather than the traditional Read More

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Using Mandatory Presumptive Mediation in a New York Divorce

Since 2019, the New York State Unified Court System has required divorce and family law disputes to be submitted initially to mediation before moving forward with litigation. Mandatory presumptive mediation, as it is called, empowers couples to negotiate terms of their divorce with the guidance of a neutral third party, rather than having a judge Read More

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Who Gets the Last Word in Joint Legal Child Custody Disputes?

If you have joint legal custody of your child in New York, you and the other parent share responsibility for making major decisions about your child’s life, regardless of who has physical custody. These decisions concern such matters as education, healthcare, religious upbringing and social media activity. Joint legal custody is meant to give a Read More

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How to Deal With a Spouse’s “Stonewalling” in a Divorce

According to relationship experts, “stonewalling” is when a person emotionally shuts down and refuses to engage in communication. This behavior can manifest as silent treatment, monosyllabic responses, abrupt topic changes or physical withdrawal from a conversation. It can not only lead to divorce but also can seriously hinder the divorce process itself, making it more Read More

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