Divorce

In our digital age we turn to social media and other digital technologies to solve a wide variety of problems, including serving divorce papers. As far-fetched as that might sound, judges are increasingly giving permission to serve divorce papers via Facebook in cases where one’s spouse is proving difficult to find. Let’s review when...

Equal rights for same-sex couples in marriage and divorce The 2015 Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges states that same-sex couples are guaranteed the fundamental right to marry and that their marriage is legally recognized in each state. If you were married in another state, you are permitted to get a divorce in New...

There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into any court case. This work seems small but it’s all about making sure the little details are done correctly. One example is filing proper Affidavits of Service. An Affidavit of Service is a document that must be filed with the court anytime...

Experienced family law attorneys help you update your divorce agreements Life after divorce can change drastically. Even though divorces are hard enough to go through once, you may find that you need to revisit the terms of your separation agreement to make appropriate adjustments. Divorce decree modifications must meet specific terms, so retaining a...

Helping to reach the fairest spousal maintenance decision possible Dividing life, property and money 50/50 is not always possible and is not always fair. Often, one spouse is left at a financial disadvantage following divorce and may require support. The terms alimony, spousal support and spousal maintenance all refer to this financial support, although...

Divorce is a process, and that process starts as soon as you have been served with a divorce summons. A divorce summons, formally called a “Summons with Notice” or Summons and Complaint” is an official, legal notification that your spouse has filed for divorce. The spouse who files for divorce is the plaintiff and...

In the heat of a New York divorce, it may feel nearly impossible to agree on many things. However, a marital settlement agreement can help you and your soon-to-be-ex resolve issues in the most peaceful way possible. In short, this agreement is a contract between the two of you in which you come to...

Now that you’ve made the choice to get a divorce, it’s time to get organized. Like any legal process, divorce requires you to collect documents, determine goals and stay focused. Here are five things you need to do as you prepare to file for a New York divorce: 1. Interview attorneys Your New York...