Legal Advice on Divorce Laws

Don't panic!. Knock. Knock. You hear the door and upon opening it you are giving legal documents with a summons by a process server or the sheriff. This can be a frightening and confusing time for... more

Try locating the missing spouse. The first thing to consider is not to file a divorce without the missing spouse. There are many issues that cannot be decided if the other party is not present for... more

Why is Divorce So Costly in New York?. This can be attributed to New York being the only remaining state still requiring grounds for divorce, or the fact that New York's custody laws seem to... more

Knowledge is Power - Gather Information. The more information you have at the outset the easier your lawyer's work will be. Access to this information is vital to proper evaluation and resolution... more

In a divorce, some assets may be considered non-marital and, as a result, are not divided in a divorce proceeding. What is the marital estate? In a divorce, the parties divide up what is called the "... more

Determine if You Qualify to File Joint Summary Dissolution. You and your spouse would qualify if you: (1) have been married less than 5 years on the date you file your Joint Petition for Summary... more

Alimony pendente lite is alimony paid after a couple separates until the divorce is final. It is designed to provide support during the divorce process so each spouse can maintain his or her standard... more