Clarifying your priorities during a divorce is of utmost importance as it provides you with a clear sense of direction and enables you to make informed decisions. During a divorce, emotions can run high, and it's easy to become overwhelmed by the multitude of...
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Making virtual visitation arrangements work for everyone
Making virtual visitation work for both co-parents is crucial for maintaining strong parent-child relationships and promoting effective co-parenting. Yet, this is certainly easier said than done. Arrangements that work for all must consider the needs of both...
How much impact could infidelity have on a New York divorce?
Infidelity is a common catalyst for divorce in New York. Spouses who learn that their partner has been unfaithful may no longer be able to trust sharing their home, their health and their finances with that other person. Oftentimes, the spouse who discovers the...
Why divorce after 50 can be especially difficult for women
You’ve probably seen the statistics showing that divorce among Americans 50 and older has increased significantly over the past 30+ years. You’ve likely also heard (and maybe cringed at) the term “gray divorce.” If you’re in that age group and you and/or your spouse...
How do interstate custody agreements work?
It’s not uncommon for parents to live in different states and share an interstate child custody agreement. An interstate custody agreement ensures that parents have visitation rights and obligations even when parents don’t live in the same state. An interstate child...
Staying close with your child as a military parent
You are a dedicated parent as well as a military serviceperson. While it’s perfectly feasible to mix the two, it can be challenging, particularly if you have been through a divorce. You’re concerned about how to maintain a strong bond with your child during the times...
Key considerations: Crafting child custody arrangements
Are you going through a divorce with children involved? Then you’re going to need to draft a parenting plan. To better ensure that your parenting plan is workable for you and your co-parent, you should consider the following: What will custody look like? Custody...
Does a parent’s gender play a part in child custody decisions?
There is a lot of misinformation out there about child custody decisions. Some people believe that mothers are more likely to be awarded custody of their children than fathers, even if the father is equally capable of caring for the child. The bias may stem from...
2 factors to consider in a military divorce
A military divorce differs from the civilian one. They are both emotionally challenging, but processes are different. Military divorces are often more complicated. This following also discusses two crucial factors to consider in a military divorce. Children If...
High-asset divorces: Is a collaborative approach possible?
The high-asset divorce process is notoriously complex. Between identifying and valuating assets, determining an asset division structure that protects the interests of both spouses and navigating any other challenging issues unique to a couple’s divorce – including...