Monthly Archives: July 2025
Does New York State Allow Legal Separation?
Not every state in the country allows couples to legally separate, but New York State is among those that do. Couples can petition the court for a Judgment of Separation or create a Separation Agreement, which is a written contract that stipulates the terms of their separation. In these cases, the couple is not… Read More »
What are the Grounds for Granting Sole Custody in New York State?
The State of New York takes a vested interest in the welfare of its children. While raising your children according to your own beliefs is a fundamental right granted to all parents in the United States, it can be taken away under the right circumstances. Ultimately, New York State uses a “best interests of… Read More »
What are the Different Types of Alimony in New York State?
Alimony, known as spousal support or maintenance in New York State, is a type of payment that one spouse makes to the other either throughout the divorce proceedings or after the divorce has been finalized. Alimony payments that are made while the divorce is pending are called spousal support. Alimony payments made after the… Read More »
Grounds for Divorce in New York State
Divorces have “grounds” or reasons why the marriage is no longer sustainable. In New York, we have both fault-based and no-fault grounds for divorce. This means that you can either blame your spouse for the breakdown of the marriage, or you can simply state that your marriage has irretrievably broken down, a no-fault ground… Read More »