Separation or Divorce – Child Custody Arrangements
While we go into great detail about this issue during a Mediation, here is a general overview of the various types of custody arrangements. For child support purposes in New [...]
Life Tips Post Separation/Divorce
Though some people can’t imagine it, life does go on after a separation or divorce. Once the agreements are made and everything is finalized, there are still some issues which [...]
Finally!! It’s No Fault Divorce for New York State
On October 13, 2010, New York finally joined the other 49 states to allow a no-fault divorce. This means that thankfully, couples no longer have to allege marital misconduct [...]
Separation or Divorce – Finances
How Does The Budget Look Once We Are Separated? Good question! One of the biggest concerns when contemplating a separation or divorce has to do with finances. How are we [...]
Separation or Divorce – The First Step
In any major life decision, the first step is always the hardest. You can spend hours weighing the pros and cons, researching on the Internet, talking to friends and family. [...]
What if I Want a Separation and My Spouse Doesn’t?
This is a common question and concern. My experience tells me that if one person wants out of the marriage, inevitably the separation will occur. It’s only a matter [...]
What If One of Us Just Moves Out of the House?
The question of who stays in the house is a big concern when couples are contemplating a separation or divorce. It is one of the topics that is discussed [...]
What Happens to the House When We Separate?
When couples are separating the question of what happens to the house is a big topic of conversation and negotiation during the mediation. Each couple comes with a different [...]
What is a Legal Separation?
This is a common question and is often asked in the following ways: “My wife/husband moved out of the house about four months ago and we didn’t put anything in [...]