The Blog of Ryan S. Besinque, Divorce Attorney. Learn about the NYC divorce process and get answers to commonly asked questions about family law.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Going through a divorce is always difficult. You will have to deal with issues such as property division, spousal support, and child custody and visitation. You might wonder whether New York is a community property state. An experienced New York divorce lawyer can help you so that you know what
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
Co-Parenting can be an ideal arrangement for the child(ren) involved when things go smoothly. It also requires parents who are willing and able to work together to ensure they both put the child’s needs before either of their own. What does co-parenting look like and is it the right choice
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
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
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
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
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
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
Going through a divorce is always difficult. You will have to deal with issues such as property division, spousal support, and child custody and visitation. You might wonder whether New York is a community property state. An experienced New York divorce lawyer can help you so that you know what
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
Co-Parenting can be an ideal arrangement for the child(ren) involved when things go smoothly. It also requires parents who are willing and able to work together to ensure they both put the child’s needs before either of their own. What does co-parenting look like and is it the right choice
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