by Clifford Petroske | Dec 5, 2022 | Articles
Divorce vs. Annulment in New York State The terms “divorce” and “annulment” are sometimes used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. A divorce is the dissolution of a valid, legal marriage. Once a divorce decree is obtained, the...
by Clifford Petroske | Dec 13, 2021 | Articles
While parents are not ordinarily obligated to support children in New York beyond the age of twenty-one years, the majority of U.S. states have legislated exceptions for children whose mental and/or physical disabilities prevent them from adequately caring for...
by Clifford Petroske | Feb 1, 2021 | Articles
For many individuals suffering in unhappy marriages, the answer to the question “how long does it take to get a divorce in New York State” will surely be “too long.” Disaffected spouses naturally want to get on with their lives, and the...
by Clifford Petroske | Oct 14, 2020 | Articles
An amicable divorce may seem like a contradiction in terms, but it need not be. There are several ways that a fair divorce settlement can be reached out-of-court between mature, reasonable people – through mediation, a collaborative divorce, or an amicable...
by Danielle Murray | Feb 10, 2020 | Articles, Insights & News
Believe it or not, a divorce (whether you’re the spouse seeking one or not) requires as much planning as a wedding, if not more. However, feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety and grief that often accompany divorce can make even the simplest of tasks feel impossible....
by Danielle N. Murray and Katelyn A. FitzMorris | Jan 21, 2020 | Articles
Often, when people envision the divorce process, they see a hotly contested legal battle with two expensive lawyers in a big courtroom and an intimidating judge that wields the power to control their finances, their lives, and even the lives of their children. The...
