Category: Divorce

In a recent blog post entry, our New York City divorce attorneys discussed the benefits of a negotiated divorce versus a litigated one. Choosing the former can save you and your spouse a great deal of time, money and emotional energy. That said, it doesn't mean the process won't be somewhat draining. After all,...

As many decisions as there are to make in beginning a marriage, there are equally as many in deciding the way you want to end it. Arguably, the latter has the potential to be more important. For example, choosing a negotiated Brooklyn divorce over a litigated divorce can result not only in saving  you...

We never want to believe that someone about whom we once cared could be so low as to work actively to deceive us. Of course, that's why so many marriages crumble in the first place, so it should come as no surprise when ex-spouses don't play fair when it comes to divorce. Our Brooklyn...

One of the greatest points of contention in any divorce is often how property will be divided. If your goal is to file for an uncontested divorce in Brooklyn, you and your soon-to-be-ex are going to need to be on the same page about how assets are going to be split. We have seen couples literally...

This month marks the third year of  no-fault divorce in New York, marking the passage of historical legislation that made this state the last in the union to pass such a measure. The intent of the law is to make it easier for couples to divorce, without having to ascribe blame to one party or...

It's one thing in a marriage to take some time apart, re-evaluate your priorities and determine whether this is a union worth saving. It's quite another to spend years in a virtual legal limbo, working toward neither divorce nor reconciliation and with no clearly outlined definition for the support or care of children, property use...

No where is it written that a divorce has to be contentious or bitter or a long, drawn-out process. And yet, our Brooklyn family law attorneys know that is the view that many have of it. That viewpoint stems from the fact that in a traditional divorce, your case goes through the courts. Litigation by...

Divorce lawyers catering to A-list celebrities say the scene has become crazier than ever, with nasty allegations and drawn-out public battles. The same could easily be said of less high-profile couples. Sure, the elements often leading to the breakdown of a marriage - infidelity, dishonesty, secrecy - have been around a very long time. But...

The creation of a blended family can create a number of obstacles not only between you and your new family but also between you and your old family.  In order to make the new blended family work a balancing act of competing interests is often involved.  Based upon my experience...

Many people are scared off by the possibility of getting a divorce because of the cost of retaining an attorney.  Even as lawyer, I certainly would feel uncomfortable paying thousands of dollars for a simple divorce, especially when no children or  property is involved.