DIVORCE ARTICLES

During my career as an affordable family law attorney, I have pretty much only done uncontested divorces. The reason is that there is pretty much no such thing as an affordable contested divorce in the NYC area.
Some people have successfully done their own uncontested divorces without the aid of an attorney

Divorce cases typically involve a large number of issues, including child custody, child support, spousal support, and the division of property (equitable distribution). Because the Supreme Court procedures and practices are much more formal than the Family Court, there is typically a lot of paperwork required, including discovery and motion practice. In recent years, prenuptial agreements have become more popular, and while these are intended to reduce the issues that divorce courts have to resolve, sometimes there is extensive litigation about whether or not the prenuptial agreement is valid and enforceable.

The financial issues can be very complicated and complicated, and the total costs of a contested divorce, especially in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the more well to do suburbs can be well over 50 thousand dollars, and contested divorces run up six figure legal bills for one or both spouses. Very few middle income people can afford these type of expenses, on top of the high cost of living for NYC, which, in recent years, has gone up even more.

The Supreme Court also handles cases which seek the annulment of a marriage. These cases are similar, in many ways, to divorce cases.

Because of the cost, stress, and uncertainty of contested divorce, in recent decades more and more couples are refraining from getting married in the first place. In New York, unmarried couples can use domestic partnership agreements as an alternative to marriage.

Occasionally, a couple find out, aftere a divorce has been filed, that they were never legally married.

In recent years, there has been a trend towards collaborative divorce, where couples wish to divorce amicably without the stress and expense of an adversarial proceeding.

Collaborative Divorce In New York What You Need To Know

I. Introduction In the realm of family law, divorce is a complex and emotionally challenging process for all parties involved. To navigate this difficult terrain, an alternative approach known as collaborative divorce has gained popularity in recent years. Collaborative divorce offers couples a way to dissolve their marriage with the assistance of specially trained professionals, …

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Can You Be Married In NY Without A Marriage LIcense?

DIVORCE ARTICLES / By Paul Matthews Marriage is a legally recognized union between two individuals that grants them certain rights, benefits, and responsibilities. In the state of New York, couples seeking to be considered legally married must, according to several statutes, fulfill specific requirements, including obtaining a marriage license from the City Clerk’s office. However, New York …

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Common Law Marriage: What New York Couples And Lawyers Need To Know

Common law marriage is a legal concept that recognizes a marital relationship between two individuals who have not undergone a formal ceremony or obtained a marriage license. This article provides a comprehensive overview of common law marriage, exploring its historical background, states that recognize it, requirements for its validity, dissolution procedures, and its status in …

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