During a divorce, most everything you do can be used as evidence in your divorce case. You probably already know that your financial documents and information can be used as evidence. In addition, your text messages and emails can also be used as evidence. And yes, if you are using Tinder or any other dating […]

Many divorces are caused by one spouse’s alcoholism or gambling addiction. The Courts recognize that alcoholism and gambling addictions are diseases. However, in many of those divorces, the spouse’s addiction has caused the parties to suffer severe debts or financial strain. This article will focus on how a spouse’s gambling addiction can affect your divorce. […]

In most divorce agreements, your ex-spouse may have to maintain a certain amount of life insurance. The purpose of life insurance is to provide money for child support or spousal maintenance (alimony) in case the ex-spouse dies. However, what should you do if your ex-spouse doesn’t maintain his/her life insurance policy? First, you have to […]

Deciding on whether you want to file for a divorce is a very hard decision. It is literally “life-changing”. You have probably seen some of your friends or relatives go through a divorce. You know that in many of those situations, the divorce itself was very difficult. However, you may also know some situations, where […]

If you open mail addressed only to your spouse or to your ex-spouse, your actions could have serious consequences.  Under the law, tampering with, hiding or opening mail addressed to someone else, even if to your spouse or ex-spouse, is a Federal crime.   There are two exceptions.  You may open mail addressed to your spouse […]

New York State recently passed a new law, whereby children must be vaccinated against measles and other diseases to attend public or private school. The only exception, that would allow a child not be vaccinated and to attend public/private school, is if there is a valid medical exemption. Before the new law was passed, New […]

In almost every case, you cannot cash out your 401K or other retirement type assets before your divorce is final. In New York, once a divorce case is filed, neither party can withdraw (or cash out) any monies from a 401K, IRA or any other type of pension/retirement account. The only exception to this rule, […]

Going back to school can be a stressful time for a child, especially when their parents are newly divorced. However, with proper communication and cooperation, the parents can make the transition to school much easier for the child. Make your child your top priority: Your child’s wellbeing should be your top priority. Any issues you […]

If you are scheduled to go to Court, you should attend. However, if you can’t attend or just “miss” your court date, then this is what you should do. If you have an attorney, then the first thing you should do is contact your attorney and tell your attorney that you cannot attend court. Your […]

Going through a divorce is difficult. One of the many areas that a divorce can affect is your credit. The following are some ways you can protect your credit during a divorce and after your divorce. • Credit Cards. If you and your spouse have joint credit cards, it is extremely important to make sure […]