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Posted By The King Law Firm 10-Oct-2020

Can Certain Factors Cancel Alimony Payments?

Understanding Your Financial Obligations to Your Former Spouse Alimony is a common component of divorce settlements, allowing a lower-earning spouse to receive financial stipends to maintain a lifestyle similar to the one they grew accustomed to ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 26-May-2020

The Challenges of a Gray Divorce

If you are over the age of 50 and getting a divorce, this is often referred to as a “gray divorce.” Although ending a marriage is difficult regardless of age, the obstacles older couples face are uniquely challenging in ways that are ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 13-Apr-2020

Am I Obligated to Tell My Boss About My Divorce?

Divorce is a very personal, emotional experience, and you may not feel much like talking about it with anyone. Although you are not obligated to inform your boss of this life-altering decision, it is still in your best interest that you divulge this ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 10-Mar-2020

Modifying Spousal Support After Divorce

Our lives constantly change, including our financial circumstances, which is why family courts allow spousal support to be modified. Whether you are the receiving party or the paying party, you can petition the court to modify the court order after ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 18-Feb-2020

What You Need to Know About Post-Divorce Modifications

The terms of your divorce are not completely set in stone. While it is highly unlikely you will successfully modify property and asset division unless fraud was somehow involved in the initial decision, you can potentially modify child custody, child ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 14-Jan-2020

Rebuilding Trust with Your Co-Parent

Co-parenting in the aftermath of a divorce can be exceptionally challenging. You and your former spouse probably have several unresolved issues and you may no longer trust each other. Although no one expects you to become best friends with your ex, ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 24-Dec-2019

Documents You Should Gather for Your Divorce

If you are planning to get a divorce, there are some documents you must gather before you begin the process to save yourself some time and ensure the process goes more smoothly. Although splitting up with your spouse is indeed an emotional ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 21-Nov-2019

Preparing for Your Child Custody Hearing

Child custody is one of the most sensitive issues divorcing spouses face when dissolving their marriage. Although in the past, mothers were almost guaranteed custodial guardianship, this is no longer the case. Today, courts base child custody ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 16-Oct-2019

Will I Need a QDRO?

We all know that, during the divorce process, assets and property must be divided between both spouses. However, although this might seem straightforward, the process is often complex, especially if retirement assets are involved. To successfully ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 24-Sep-2019

Getting Through the Workday During Your Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, chances are it occupies your thoughts throughout much of the day. Unfortunately, this can deeply affect your productivity level at work, resulting in serious complications in your professional life. Thankfully, ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 14-Aug-2019

How Can I Enforce a Child Support Order?

In most cases, the non-custodial parent of a child is ordered to pay child support to the other parent. In New York, child support is primarily determined by each parent’s income, in addition to the needs of the child, which will likely change ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 16-Jul-2019

How to Talk to Your Fiancé About Getting a Prenuptial Agreement

Asking for a prenuptial agreement can easily make both parties feel uncomfortable if it is approached the wrong way. It might inspire feelings of doubt regarding whether or not the marriage will last and many tend to think of it as a guaranteed ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 11-Jun-2019

Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce

Coping with a divorce is difficult enough for spouses, but it can be even more of a challenge for their children who might not be able to grasp why their parents will no longer live together. It is your job as a parent to ease their anxieties, fears, ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 22-May-2019

The Top 5 Mistakes You Should Avoid During Your Divorce

When going through the divorce process, it is easy for one to make mistakes, especially given the vast range of emotions people often experience at this time. However, even a seemingly small error can have a big impact on the outcome of your divorce ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 29-Mar-2019

Resolving a High-Conflict Divorce

Even at its best, divorce is hard. Unfortunately, the majority of divorcing couples very rarely experience the good, if at all. Not until people are free from their ex-spouse do they look back on the journey with gratitude, acknowledging the ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 27-Feb-2019

What Happens to My Green Card After Divorce?

If you got a green card from marrying a U.S. citizen or permanent resident but you are interested in filing for a divorce, you may be wondering what will happen to your immigration status. Depending on certain circumstances, it is possible your ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 22-Jan-2019

Can I Get Divorced Without An Attorney?

For those “diy” folks interested in handling things themselves, getting divorced without an attorney might seem like an appealing option. However, there are several reasons why you should never get a divorce without the help of a lawyer. ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 11-Dec-2018

Is Mediation Right For You?

If you are dealing with a family law issue, you’re probably interested in finding the easiest, most effective way to handle your case. According to the movies, all family law cases involve drawn-out, dramatic legal battles where each party ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 13-Nov-2018

3 Reasons You Need a Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial agreements have a bad reputation, but despite their tainted notoriety, these handy documents can do wonders to protect your assets and open the lines of communication. Many people mistakenly believe that prenups are only for the extremely ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 23-Oct-2018

Divorce for Business Owners

If you are a business owner and you or your spouse is thinking about ending the marriage, a divorce can have a significant impact on your business. If you are worried about your soon-to-be-ex-spouse becoming your business partner or the liquidation ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 19-Sep-2018

How a Divorce Can Affect Your 401(k) or Retirement Plan

Filing for divorce is undoubtedly one of the most stressful situations you can go through. It is both emotionally and financially taxing. As you navigate the many challenges of your divorce proceedings, you may be wondering how the divorce could ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 31-Aug-2018

Do I Have to Go to Court for My Divorce?

Divorce can be one of the most difficult and emotionally-draining experiences a person will ever face. With so much on the line, the outcome can have a significant impact on your future once the marriage ends. Since divorce is a legal process, you ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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, ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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 ...

Posted By The King Law Firm 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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