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Domestic violence or intimate partner violence makes an already stressful situation so much worse. For many survivors of domestic violence, leaving the abusive partner took months or years of planning to execute. The unknown is a terrifying experience, but thankfully, New York divorce law provides some protections to support financial and resource security for...

Custody disputes and agreements can be incredibly stressful for everyone involved. In an ideal situation, the adults are amicable and respectful of each other while always considering what is best for the children. When your child’s other parent is unable to agree on options that meet these criteria, you may seek additional support from...

Relationships are complicated, especially when a marriage is being dissolved. Most people are familiar with the idea of ‘grounds for divorce’ without completely knowing what it means. At the Law Office of Vivien F Stark PC, we know that each divorce situation is unique. While irreconcilable differences may fit many situations without extreme conflict,...

Taxes can be stressful even when you feel like you have the rest of your life together. When you add in the stress of divorce, thinking about how to approach taxes can feel insurmountable. This may be something to discuss with your New York City divorce attorney. When you work with Vivien F Stark...

When you are ready to file for divorce, it will be critical to seek out the divorce process in the right court of law. Grounds for divorce in New York mean that you meet the state's requirements for filing a divorce petition within that state. In New York, laws changed in 2010 that meant...

By definition, a divorce means two people cannot continue to make decisions and live together. That is why mediation is often a component of a New York divorce case. Meditation may help to reduce the overall cost and frustrations that are typical in a divorce case filed in a court of law. The goal...

It is not required to prove fault in a New York divorce. Accepted grounds for divorce in New York include fault and no-fault reasons. However, if infidelity occurs, it should be discussed as grounds for a New York divorce. A spouse’s infidelity may impact the terms of a New York City divorce. Adultery Must Be...

Divorcing couples in New York are aware of assets that must be divided in divorce, such as the family home, bank accounts, and other assets belonging to both partners. However, many must remember that each partner's retirement accounts and pensions must also be divided in divorce. Let's discuss New York City equitable distribution of retirement savings...