Nobody says “I do” expecting that one day they’ll say “I can’t.” Unfortunately, current trends indicate roughly 50% of marriages today end in divorce. The media has been reporting an anticipated rise in that number due to COVID-19. One of the largest concerns...
Family Law
Factors New York considers when determining child custody
Before a New York judge makes decisions about parenting time or child custody, he or she often considers a similar set of factors to assess what situation would be most ideal for the child. As someone involved in a child custody or visitation case, familiarizing...
Divorce and separation: what’s the difference, really?
No one goes into a marriage thinking it won’t work out. Still, we are human and sometimes relationships don’t last a lifetime. If you and your spouse are needing some time apart or simply don’t want to be together anymore, now is the time to understand the difference...
How divorce may impact a family farm
If you and your spouse own a family farm, special considerations apply if you decide to divorce. Preparing for this situation can help minimize the impact to the business. Keep these factors in mind when planning to end a marriage involving a family farm in New...
2 requirements to begin a divorce case
Sometimes, there is no solution for a bad marriage other than to get a divorce. You may try to save the marriage, but if it does not work, then you need to begin the steps to legally end it. Because marriage is a legal institution, you have to use legal methods to end...

