Though New York State now allows for no-fault divorce, it did not pass this important reform until 2010, making it one of the last states in the U.S. to introduce the concept to its family law courts.As we have explained before in this blog, in a no-fault divorce...
Month: October 2015
‘Conscious uncoupling’ ceremony gives divorce closure for some
It was earlier this year that we first heard the term “conscious uncoupling.” Actress Gwyneth Paltrow used this term when announcing her divorce from singer Chris Martin, to indicate that the split was amicable, and that the two were focused on continuing to co-parent...
Woman charged with being a fake divorce lawyer
Perhaps the best thing someone going through divorce can do is hire a reliable, knowledgeable family law attorney. The right attorney will listen to his or her patient’s goals and hopes and translate them into a strong legal strategy. He or she will be equally adept...
New York Dad says Mom hacked his financial docs off the Internet
A child support dispute can get ugly. Often, the parent with custody of the children will claim the other parent is lying about his or her finances to get out of paying as much support as he or she can afford. For their part, the non-custodial parent may accuse his or...
Why it’s a bad idea to represent yourself in your divorce
We are sure our readers have heard the old expression, “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” While it may sound suspicious coming from a law firm, we believe this proverb to be true when it comes to family law matters like divorce, child custody and so...