In any divorce proceeding, a big concern for the court is the best interest of the child. As a parent, you yourself are likely very concerned about how to organize a new, divorced life ahead of you and how to best show up for your child in these changed circumstances.…
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Domestic violence can leave profound and lasting scars for those who experienced it as well as their loved ones who witnessed it happen. Given its gravity, domestic violence can be grounds for divorce. Keep reading to learn how domestic violence affects divorce and alimony in New York state. And if…
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If you are a grandparent and you have a good relationship with your grandchild, or you were never able to develop a relationship with them because their parents prevented it improperly, you may have the right to a legal remedy. New York allows grandparents to request visitation rights, but to…
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Although prenups can be sensitive topics to bring up, there are enough benefits to one that it is a worthwhile topic to discuss. In this blog post, we’ll look at what a prenup even is, when it would be most useful, and what factors might end up invalidating one. If…
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Terminating parental rights can be very difficult to do, even voluntarily. With the termination of parental rights goes legal responsibility for a child. Read on to learn more about the situations in which courts would allow termination and its impact on child support. If you find yourself struggling with either…
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