December, 2010 Articles

Understanding Contested Divorces

Whenever a marriage ends, the emotional and financial stress can put a severe strain on the spouses and family involved. Spouses who are unable to make decisions between themselves on the terms of ...
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Annulment in New York State

An annulment is a judgment by a court that retroactively invalidates a marriage. An annulment is different than a divorce, which is a court order that terminates a marriage. An annulment means that ...
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Long Island High Net Worth Divorce

Going through a divorce can be a very difficult and emotional experience for all parties involved. When a couple with a high net worth gets a divorce, the process is significantly more complex and ...
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Child Custody Modification in New York

In the state of New York, until the child either turns 21, or is emancipated, the court has the power and authority to modify child custody and visitation in the event a significant change in ...
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Spousal Maintenance in Long Island

Spousal support or otherwise called "alimony" is money that an ex-husband or ex-wife pays to their ex-spouse after they get a divorce. In New York State, there is usually a time limit for ...
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New York State is an Equitable Distribution State

In the event of a divorce, there are two types of property distribution. The two types of distribution are called equitable distribution and community property. New York State is an equitable ...
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Parental Visitation Rights in Long Island

The term child custody is used to describe the legal relationship between parent and child. There are two different types of custody. "Physical custody" refers to where the child lives and ...
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Sole Custody Rights in New York

There are two types of custody when the custody. The first type, (physical custody) has to do with where the child lives and with which parent. The other type, (legal custody) involves the rights and ...
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New York Paternity

Paternity refers to the state or condition of being a father. History shows that the question of paternity has always been important, especially when determining a child's right to an inheritance ...
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Understanding Uncontested Divorces

In Florida, it is possible to make arrangements regarding your divorce without the intervention of the court to make the decisions. In these kinds of cases, the spouses involved are either able to ...
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