Category Archives: Divorce
Birdnesting After Divorce: What It Involves
Birdnesting is an unconventional arrangement, whereby divorcing couples with children taking turns living in the family home, often on a week-by-week basis, with the rest of the time typically spent in a rental or other family-owned property. Some couples find that setting up an arrangement like this helps their children adjust to the divorce… Read More »
Important Considerations In A “Gray” Divorce
Getting divorced in your 50s, 60s, or beyond is sometimes referred to as a “gray divorce.” Many couples now find themselves separating and divorcing after decades of marriage; in some cases, once their children have left home. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, the divorce rate for U.S. adults age 50 and… Read More »
The Importance of Mental Health Professionals in the Divorce Process
Divorce can take an emotional toll on clients, and, just as forensic accountants can be important in a number of cases, mental health considerations should be part of a comprehensive strategy to address any underlying issues as well as any stress and concern for those involved and family members. As a result, in a… Read More »
Who Gets To Keep The Family Pet In Divorce?
In divorce, who gets to keep the family pet is a question we as Rockland County divorce attorneys are frequently asked. There is no question that for a number of American families, the family pet is a member of the family. In the eyes of the law, pets are still considered to be personal… Read More »
Three Key Areas to Secure Your Financial Future in Divorce
If you are contemplating or in the process of obtaining a divorce, it is critical that, in addressing the division and impacts on marital assets, your Rockland County divorce attorney spends a significant amount of time addressing health insurance, real estate, and retirement accounts, specifically. It is critical that you are aware of any… Read More »
Keeping Or Selling The Marital Home In Divorce: How Do I Decide?
The marital home is often the largest asset in every sense; not only financially, but in terms of family history and memories. As a result, there are often strong feelings that accompany it in the context of divorce. However, whether or not to hold onto the family home is a decision that should be… Read More »
Discovering Cryptocurrency Assets In Divorce
There are now almost 35,000 types of cryptocurrencies totaling more than $1 trillion; all with their own independent blockchains. According to some polls, one in five Americans have invested in and/or used, traded, etc. in cryptocurrency, with the highest demographic being men between the ages of 18 and 49, and where 12 bitcoins can… Read More »
Risks Of Violence Against Children After Divorce
When a couple with children divorces, the hope is that both individual parents move forward in such a way as to put their children’s interests first. However, every year, we hear from a number of individuals that there is concern – especially in relationships where domestic violence was present – that there could be… Read More »
Planning For Your Financial Future During Divorce
There is no question that divorce can be life-changing for families in a number of ways, including when it comes to finances and assets. One of the reasons why it is critical to work with the right attorney is so that you can plan for your (and, if applicable, your children’s) financial future, and… Read More »
Taking Care Of Yourself During Divorce
Even when the process is conflict-free, divorce can still be emotionally draining. It can be easy to feel like there is no end in sight, regardless of how long it takes to finalize. However, it will be easier to navigate divorce – and everything that comes with it – if you work with the… Read More »