Family Law
Tips For Successful Co- Parenting
For couples with children, the only issue that is perhaps more difficult than the actual decision to divorce, is how to successfully co- parent with one’s former spouse. Whether the kids live with Mom or Dad, within the same town or across the country, various issues are bound to arise and it is imperative that…
Read MoreThe Future Of American Divorce
While the practice of divorce is nothing new to the American family, people nationwide may soon be reshaping their idea of how divorce proceedings should occur. A recent New York Times article detailed a new project based in Sacramento, California that offered a “Do- It- Yourself” spin on simple divorce filings. While this concept may…
Read MoreNew Study on Education and Divorce Rates
U.S New and World Report recently published an article that detailed a new report in the August issue of the American Sociological Review which admonishes the previously accepted notion that women who achieve a higher level of education than their spouse are more likely to file for divorce. The sample size surveyed for the study…
Read MoreHow To Tell Your Children You Are Getting A Divorce
The Huffington Post recently posted an article entitled “9 Tips for Breaking Bad News to Kids.” The authors offer advice to parents on how to tell their children that they are getting divorced. The first recommendation they give is to “write it out.” This is a very serious and emotional conversation that you will partake…
Read MoreWho is responsible for children’s private school tuition?
A recent New York Supreme Court case, held that the court may direct a party “to pay educational expenses where appropriate and as justice requires given child’s best interests and circumstances of the case.” In this case, Kristina P. v. Joseph Q., the parties’ agreements and judgment of divorce were silent regarding the responsibility for…
Read MoreNew York Courts Rule Spanking To Be A “Reasonable Use of Force” For Parents
According to the Newsday article “Spanking ‘reasonable use of force’ court rules in Suffolk case,’” a recent ruling by the Appellate Division of New York State Supreme Court in Suffolk County ruled that spanking your child on the behind is a ‘reasonable use of force’. The court dismissed a case on child neglect against a…
Read MoreCollecting Social Security Benefits After Your Divorce
A common misconception is that if you are divorced, you will lose Social Security benefits as an ex-spouse. However, according to a recent article posted by Forbes entitled “Getting Social Security Benefits After Divorce,” there are certain situations where that is not always the case. You do not need to still be married in order…
Read MoreNY Courts Extend More Parental Rights to Same-Sex Partners
The New York Supreme Court recently had to decide an issue of child custody and visitation in a same-sex marriage. In Wendy G-M v. Erin G-M, during their marriage, one spouse underwent artificial insemination, became pregnant and gave birth to a child. The question for the court in this case is whether the other spouse, the…
Read MoreHow To Keep Your Sanity In The Divorce Process
The divorce process can make anyone feel a little crazy. The Huffington Post recently posted an article entitled “5 Tips to Keeping Your Sanity in the Divorce Process.” The first suggestion is to refuse to play the game. Divorce can sometimes be a “game” of who can get the most and give the least. This…
Read MoreIs Divorce Contagious?
A recent CBS New York article, entitled “New Study Says Divorce Can Be Contagious” discusses a study done by Brown University that shows that the divorce of a friend can increase your chances of getting divorced. The study found that 75% of the participants were more likely to get a divorce if a friend or…
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