Divorce settlements often address more than property division and parenting plans. In many New York divorces, spousal support terms, often called maintenance, may affect your finances for years. If your agreement leaves room for confusion, disputes could arise long...
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How do family offense claims affect New York divorce cases?
Divorce often involves more than dividing assets or setting a parenting schedule. When one spouse raises claims of harassment, threats or abuse, those allegations can shape the direction of the case. In New York, a family offense petition may proceed in Family Court...
What New York’s Clean Slate Act means for your record
It has been around one year since New York’s Clean Slate Act officially took effect on November 16, 2024. This law allows the Unified Court System to automatically seal eligible convictions after a specific waiting period. “Sealing” here means hiding the record from...
3 benefits of being the first to file for divorce
Choosing to file for divorce can be a life-altering decision. Divorce filings often occur in response to certain conduct on the part of the other spouse. Someone who discovers that their spouse has cheated may decide to file for divorce due to that infidelity, for...
When can parents modify a New York custody order?
Parents who share children but live separately usually need to establish custody orders. They can do so by cooperating with one another. They might work out a schedule and a system for sharing decision-making authority on their own that works well for the family. In...
What are the legal grounds for divorce in New York?
Divorce is relatively common. Divorce rates fluctuate based on a variety of factors, making it difficult to predict how much risk there could be. Many people who get divorced never imagined the end of their marriage previously. They may have very little information...
Law enforcement shouldn’t stop drivers without suspicion of DWI
Being pulled over for suspicions of a DWI can be a scary experience for most drivers, especially if it hasn’t happened to them before. Drivers should know that the foundation of their DWI case hinges on the initial traffic stop. Law enforcement officials are required...
What happens to retirement savings in a New York divorce?
Couples thinking about their future together often save to buy a home and then begin saving for retirement. Couples may enjoy multiple decades of retirement together if they both remain healthy. Having enough money set aside to live comfortably during retirement...
How can people fight DWI charges after a checkpoint arrest?
Drivers in New York can get arrested for intoxication due to a number of different scenarios. In some cases, police officers stop specific drivers in traffic because they drive so poorly the officer suspects them of intoxication. Police officers may also request...
Can a spouse ignore a divorce filing to prevent it from moving forward?
Couples preparing for divorce may disagree about many key details related to their marriage and its end. In some cases, they may not even agree about the need for a divorce. Sometimes, one spouse is ready to end a marriage, while the other seemingly hopes to work...

