The Blog of Ryan S. Besinque, Divorce Attorney. Learn about the NYC divorce process and get answers to commonly asked questions about family law.
Going through a divorce can be a highly-charged and emotional situation. Especially in fault or contested divorces, the communication between spouses has likely deteriorated and efforts toward cooperation can already be tenuous. Getting the help of an experienced New York City divorce attorney can be beneficial, especially if you are
New York State offers two kinds of divorce: uncontested and contested. In the case where a couple disagrees on any aspect of the divorce, it is called a contested divorce. There are many key issues that could be up for debate in a contested divorce. After a trial, the Court
Before beginning a child custody proceeding, it’s a good idea to know how the courts determine child custody and what they are looking for. In New York, the standard the court uses in making a child custody determination is the “best interests of the child.” The “best interests of the
When it comes to parenting after the breakdown of a relationship, the most important thing to remember is that your relationship needs to remain civil for the best interests of your shared child(ren). Acting in the best interests of your child is the standard New York Family Courts use to
To many, Family Court is a foreign land with rules and procedures that remain a mystery until you actually go for a visit. While a trip to Family Court is not a vacation, being familiar with how the process unfolds will help make that trip a little more comfortable. What
Divorces are seldom friendly transactions, even uncontested ones. Stalling a divorce can happen when one party does not want the divorce, is bitter about it, or when they are trying to buy time to manipulate finances. Dragging out a divorce is not only unfair and manipulative, it usually ends up
There is a common misconception that all divorce cases involve contention and litigation. The dominant perception of divorce is that couples go into divorce when all attempts to repair the relationship have failed. In the media, this is either shown as outright hostility between the spouses or a perpetual cold
The divorce process in New York has historically been a lengthy and costly procedure. As a fault-based divorce state, one spouse had to allege the other at fault for the divorce under specific grounds. The only other options besides fault-based grounds were to separate for a period of a year
Am I Entitled to an Annulment Under NY Law if My Marriage Has Not Reached Consummation? After a couple enters into a marriage, it is presumed that they would live together and would consummate their wedding, or engage in sexual intercourse. But contrary to popular belief, if a married couple
Divorce is never easy, but some married couples might find that it’s their only option. New York is a state that recognizes both fault and no-fault divorce grounds. If you and your spouse agree on getting a divorce, it’s important to consult with an uncontested divorce lawyer to get an
Going through a divorce can be a highly-charged and emotional situation. Especially in fault or contested divorces, the communication between spouses has likely deteriorated and efforts toward cooperation can already be tenuous. Getting the help of an experienced New York City divorce attorney can be beneficial, especially if you are
New York State offers two kinds of divorce: uncontested and contested. In the case where a couple disagrees on any aspect of the divorce, it is called a contested divorce. There are many key issues that could be up for debate in a contested divorce. After a trial, the Court
Before beginning a child custody proceeding, it’s a good idea to know how the courts determine child custody and what they are looking for. In New York, the standard the court uses in making a child custody determination is the “best interests of the child.” The “best interests of the
When it comes to parenting after the breakdown of a relationship, the most important thing to remember is that your relationship needs to remain civil for the best interests of your shared child(ren). Acting in the best interests of your child is the standard New York Family Courts use to
To many, Family Court is a foreign land with rules and procedures that remain a mystery until you actually go for a visit. While a trip to Family Court is not a vacation, being familiar with how the process unfolds will help make that trip a little more comfortable. What
Divorces are seldom friendly transactions, even uncontested ones. Stalling a divorce can happen when one party does not want the divorce, is bitter about it, or when they are trying to buy time to manipulate finances. Dragging out a divorce is not only unfair and manipulative, it usually ends up
There is a common misconception that all divorce cases involve contention and litigation. The dominant perception of divorce is that couples go into divorce when all attempts to repair the relationship have failed. In the media, this is either shown as outright hostility between the spouses or a perpetual cold
The divorce process in New York has historically been a lengthy and costly procedure. As a fault-based divorce state, one spouse had to allege the other at fault for the divorce under specific grounds. The only other options besides fault-based grounds were to separate for a period of a year
Am I Entitled to an Annulment Under NY Law if My Marriage Has Not Reached Consummation? After a couple enters into a marriage, it is presumed that they would live together and would consummate their wedding, or engage in sexual intercourse. But contrary to popular belief, if a married couple
Divorce is never easy, but some married couples might find that it’s their only option. New York is a state that recognizes both fault and no-fault divorce grounds. If you and your spouse agree on getting a divorce, it’s important to consult with an uncontested divorce lawyer to get an
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