Recent Posts in Divorce

• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 11-Jul-2018

  How Are Debts Split in a Divorce?

  When you get a divorce in the state of New York, all of your assets, including your debts, will be divided equitably. In other words, everything you owned with your spouse is subject to division, including credit card balances, mortgages, auto loans, ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 19-Jun-2018

  How To Enforce a Court Order

  Not everyone follows the rules like they should, and if your ex is not abiding by the orders set forth by the court, you should take action to ensure they comply. By failing to follow court orders, your ex may alter your parenting plan, taking up ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 15-May-2018

  What Happens If My Spouse is Hiding Assets During Our Divorce?

  When a couple decides to get a divorce, each spouse must provide the court with binding documents declaring all properties, funds, investments, and other assets. However, people sometimes try to lie on these documents in hopes that they will be able ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 8-Mar-2018

  How Do I Tell My Children About Our Divorce?

  When parents decide to seek a divorce, one of their biggest concerns is often how their children will cope with the news. Children may react to a divorce differently depending on their personalities and the circumstances that led to the divorce. Each ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 6-Feb-2018

  Tips for Divorcing Your Abusive Spouse

  Divorce is difficult in any case, but when abuse is involved it can be far more challenging. Remaining in an abusive relationship can be exceedingly dangerous and damaging, especially if children are involved. According to the National Coalition ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 16-Jan-2018

  What Are the Differences Between a Contested and Uncontested Divorce?

  There are many aspects of divorce that can be challenging. Couples going through a divorce often disagree about how to distribute their shared property, what to do with debt, how to share time with their children, whether or not alimony or child ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 5-Jan-2018

  How Custody Is Decided in New York Family Courts

  Child custody can be one of the most complicated parts of the divorce process. Both parents typically want to spend as much time with their kids as possible, which is why custody often results in litigation. If parents can’t agree on a child ...

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• Posted By Christina Semaan 27-Dec-2017

  Are Online Divorce Services Safe?

  There are many tasks that can be conveniently accomplished online nowadays, from paying your bills to ordering groceries without ever having to leave your home. Should you trust the internet as you move forward with your divorce, however? While it ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 4-Dec-2017

  Will I Have to Go to Court for My Divorce?

  Many people worry about the divorce process because of court and litigation involvement. However, not all divorces take years of court visits and bitter legal battles. If you and your spouse are divorcing amicably, it’s more likely you can ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 3-Oct-2017

  Social Media and Divorce

  As of this year, the population was 7.476 billion, and 2.789 billion of those individuals are active social media users. People who use social media sometimes constantly update their friends and families with their day-to-day lives, which can be ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 14-Sep-2017

  Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce?

  For some couples, their pet is almost like their child. They both love their cat or dog and treat them as if they were part of the family. When a divorce occurs, therefore, it can be just as hard to determine custody of a couple’s companion ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 8-Aug-2017

  Signs of Parental Alienation

  Parental alienation syndrome is what happens to a child that has been manipulated by one parent to hate another. When one parent feels particularly vengeful against the other, he or she might try and manipulate his or her children into rejecting the ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 18-Jul-2017

  Should You Date During a Divorce?

  Some couples are so prepared for getting divorced they’re already ready to get back on the dating horse. However, people often wonder whether or not it will interfere with their divorce in any way. Most people would recommend holding off on ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 14-Feb-2017

  3 Mistakes Dads Make During Divorce

  Divorce can be hard, especially for parents. Emotions typically run high, and most people are under a great deal of stress. Because this time can often cause a lot of conflicts, people can frequently make poor decisions as a result. Here are 3 of the ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 17-Jan-2017

  Divorcing After 50

  More people over the age of 50 are divorcing these days. The number has doubled in the past 20 years. Those who have studied the trend call it gray divorce. In 2009, more than 600,000 people over the age of 50 filed for divorce. While it’s ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 9-Jun-2016

  The Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation

  Most people assume divorce and legal separation are basically the same thing. However, both of these separate legal terms are significantly different from one another. While divorce means the legal termination of a marriage, legal separation is a ...

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• Posted By The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. 7-Jun-2016

  What Happens If You Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer?

  We all know how expensive divorces in New York can be, which is why it is important to understand that looking for a less costly way to handle one can results in you spending more money in the long run. One of the most popular ways people do to ...

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