Category Archives: Divorce

Dispelling common divorce myths

A marriage ending in divorce has become fairly common. With the increased occurrence, the media, and even TV and movie drama depictions, there are many myths and misconceptions about divorce. While it is never easy to end a marriage, it can be a little less stressful knowing which notions hold ground and which do not….

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Understanding spousal support and how it works in New York

The legal and binding responsibility to financially provide for one’s spouse is considered alimony. Other common and interchangeable terms include, ‘spousal support’ and ‘spousal maintenance’, but no matter the terminology, the motive and concept behind alimony remains the same. The aim of the courts is to find an agreement between the parties that results in…

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