Mistakes To Avoid During A New York Divorce Settling your divorce might involve an agreement you’ve made directly with your former spouse using a mediator or it could come down to a judge’s decision about your individual case. In either scenario, you must be aware of some specifics around divorce settlements. If you are contemplating […]

Not surprisingly, many married couples argue about financial issues. One financial sore spot is student loans. With more people leaving college saddled with debt, that student loan debt has worked its way into marriages as a point of concern. A growing number of recent divorcees say that student loans ended their marriage. Student loans have […]

Did you know that qualified retirement plans must be divided using an order called a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO)? Even if your divorce decree clearly stipulates that you are entitled to receive a portion of your former spouse’s retirement plan benefits, the establishment of a QDRO is necessary for this legal action to be […]

Most people know that wedding planning is one of the most stressful activities that couples can undertake, often putting a great deal of pressure on them before the big day. Combine this with the possibility of cold feet and the potential issues are serious. It turns out, though, that even if you make it through […]

Divorce And Genetics: What A New Study Discovered A new study has identified a possible connection between a person’s genetic makeup and their potential for divorce. This is the result of a study published in the journal “Psychological Science” in January 2018, which suggests that a likelihood for divorce could be running in your genes. […]

New York Separation Agreements: What You Need To Know There are many different reasons why you may choose to move forward with a separation agreement instead of a divorce. A separation agreement can outline many of the critical issues associated with such a shift in your family. This is an agreement that both you and […]

Do you think that your job has spillover effects on your life? If so, you’re not the only one. Many people with very stressful jobs find that it impacts their life in multiple ways. Jobs can put a lot of pressure on the family and the marriage. Initially, it might seem like these issues can […]

It is widely recognized in academic studies that children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced down the road, when compared with children whose parents stayed together.   Plenty of research has examined the connections between a broad range of different factors and someone’s likelihood to divorce in the future. Nurture and not […]

New Study Shows That Differences in Interpretation of Tension Can Contribute to A Higher Divorce Risk Tension within a marriage can lead to long-term problems, but it can also escalate into thinking about divorce. There are so many different factors that, over time, can cause pressure within a marriage that ultimately leads to you scheduling […]

Going to court for any reason can be nerve-wracking. When family issues are at the heart of the reason for your visit, things can become even more complicated. Knowing what to expect, especially if you haven’t been in a courtroom before, is key to keeping a level head on the day you see the judge. […]