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Child Custody Evaluation or Brief Focused Assessment (BFA)?

Child Custody Evaluation or Brief Focused Assessment (BFA)?

Comprehensive child custody evaluations can be expensive and time-consuming for families and custody courts. Focused issue evaluations—often called Brief Focused Assessments (BFAs)—can serve as a viable alternative.
In this article, we'll cover how child custody evaluations differ...

How Does New York Divide Marital Property in Divorce?

New York divorce courts divide marital property using a system of equitable distribution. Understanding what qualifies as marital property and how courts divide it can be vital to protecting your rights in divorce.
In this blog, we'll cover the distinction between separate and marital...

Can I Appeal a Child Custody Decision?

Can I Appeal a Child Custody Decision?

Family court decisions on child custody can profoundly impact the lives of parents and children. It's common for at least one party to be dissatisfied with the judge's ruling. Understanding when you can appeal a custody decision and how the process works can help you determine the right path for...

15 Tips for Happy Holidays with the Kids After Divorce

15 Tips for Happy Holidays with the Kids After Divorce

The holidays are a time for family, celebration, and making memories. But for divorced parents navigating shared custody and co-parenting arrangements, the season can be daunting.
Remember, with thoughtful planning, communication, and a focus on the children, divorced parents can still create...

Finding Community During the Holidays After Divorce

Finding Community During the Holidays After Divorce

For those who have recently gone through a divorce, the holidays can feel especially isolating. Traditional celebrations may trigger feelings of loss and loneliness.
But singles can transform this season into a time of renewal and reconnection. Here are a few easy strategies for finding...

Unique Co-Parenting Approaches of Celebrity Parents

Unique Co-Parenting Approaches of Celebrity Parents

Whether maintaining a friendship, living near (or with) the ex, or keeping the split private for the children's sake, divorced celebrities continue to show that a healthy co-parenting dynamic is possible.
In this article, we'll examine the co-parenting journeys of famous couples and their...

Top 5 Tips for Divorcing Entrepreneurs

Top 5 Tips for Divorcing Entrepreneurs

The stakes of divorce are high, especially for entrepreneurs. The intertwining of personal and business affairs adds layers of difficulty that can impact both their personal lives and their businesses. Here are five key tactics to help entrepreneurs navigate divorce.
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What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Divorce-Proofing a Business

What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Divorce-Proofing a Business

It takes a special kind of individual to start a business. An entrepreneur must have a vision and a burning desire to see that vision realized. An entrepreneur must be willing to take substantial risks in moving the enterprise forward and must have a constitution to bear with disappointments and...

How Are Retirement Benefits Split In New York Divorce?

How Are Retirement Benefits Split In New York Divorce?

Retirement benefits are significant assets that can play a major role in the financial well-being of both parties post-divorce. In New York, retirement funds are considered marital property and, therefore, divided via equitable distribution. This means that the court will determine a fair and just...