Category Archives: Divorce
Study Indicates That Divorce May Be “Contagious”
A study published by Pew Research appears to indicate that the recent divorce of a close friend or relative dramatically increases the likelihood that you too will get a divorce. Researchers from Brown University analyzed three decades of data on marriage, divorce, and remarriage collected from thousands of residents in Framingham, Massachusetts. The researchers… Read More »
Unique Challenges to Same-Sex Divorce in New York State
In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. Prior, New York State had already legalized same-sex marriage in 2011 with the Marriage Equality Act. This legislation made it possible for same-sex couples to receive tax benefits, insurance benefits, health care benefits, and numerous other rights and benefits. Today,… Read More »
Types of Alimony in New York State
Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a type of payment made by one spouse to another after a divorce has been finalized. In New York, alimony payments made during a divorce are called spousal support, while payments that are made after the divorce has been finalized are known as spousal maintenance…. Read More »
Should I Retain My Own Lawyer If My Divorce is Mediated?
The answer to this question depends entirely on the complexity of your divorce, the sorts of issues that need to be hammered out in mediation, and whether or not you are comfortable in a scenario where you will not be getting any legal advice. It’s important to understand that a divorce mediator cannot offer… Read More »
Grandparent Rights in New York State
Not all states afford grandparents rights in child custody cases, but New York State does. The New York courts recognize that grandparents can play a significant role in a child’s life by providing emotional support, love, and parental guidance. In some cases, when a couple divorces, grandparents can be denied access to their grandchildren… Read More »
What is the Marital Estate or Marital Property in a New York Divorce?
In New York State, there are three categories of property when it comes to divorce. There is marital property, separate property, and property that contains elements of both. The final category is the trickiest and requires the most explanation. In this article, Rockland County divorce attorneys at the Law Office of Robert S. Sunshine,… Read More »
Legal Separation under New York Law
Sometimes, you’re not ready to divorce but you want space and time to yourself to help make that decision. For that reason, New York State law allows couples to legally separate from one another without divorcing. In this article, the Rockland County divorce attorneys at The Law Office of Robert S. Sunshine, P.C. will… Read More »
Studies Show That Men Have a Harder Time Recovering From Divorce Than Women
Divorce is stressful and difficult for all parties involved, but men seem to have a tougher time recovering from it than women do. Why? There are a lot of theories on why men struggle after being served with divorce papers. Studies have shown that men struggle with heart issues, have substance abuse issues, and… Read More »
Selling the Family Home Decades After the Divorce
Stress and trauma can affect our decision making, especially during major life events, such as divorce, and in these states, people can become vulnerable to being taken advantage of. This makes working with the right family attorney to look out for your interests while you are going through divorce all the more critical. You… Read More »
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 »