New York Restraining Orders A restraining order often called an order of protection or protective order is a type of legal remedy that prevents a violent offender in your home from contacting you and/or your children. Here’s what you should know if you need to file a restraining order against your ex.  Consolidate the Available […]

Typically, the signature of both spouses is required on the divorce petition to proceed with the dissolution of marriage. However, if your spouse refuses to respond or to sign the divorce papers, does that mean you’re stuck not getting a divorce? Not necessarily. Here’s what to do.  Make Sure Your Spouse Was Properly Served  First, […]

Emotional Support For Your Children If you have children and are considering a divorce or are in the middle one, a primary concern is how your children will cope emotionally with the change. It’s important to support your children as best as you can during the divorce. Here’s how. Avoid Trash Talking Your Ex Save the […]

What Questions Should You Ask Your New York Divorce Lawyer? Making the decision to divorce your spouse is nothing less than challenging. However, through a divorce can be suprisingly difficult for those who aren’t familiar with the divorce process or the legal system. Get your bearings by asking your divorce lawyer these 5 critical questions. […]

Enforcing New York Court Orders At the end of a divorce, a court order is generally issued that outlines the divorce terms. For example, the court order will specify who gets what property, how the children will be parented, and so forth. However, if one party fails to adhere to the court order, what should […]