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During a divorce, the court has to determine the amount of child support to be paid by the noncustodial parent.

As tax time approaches, you may be wondering how to treat income you get after a divorce.

A winning divorce strategy requires careful planning, strategy and implementation with the assistance of an experienced attorney and the co-operation of the spouse in order to ensure that the strategy is implemented effectively and that the usual pitfalls are avoided.

Going through a divorce is a difficult process that takes a toll on an individual on many levels – including emotional, financial and physical.

When you are dealing with business evaluations in a divorce case it is crucial to hire an attorney that knows how to interpret these business evaluations and how to ask the right questions and examine them in detail.

When applying for alimony or spousal support, this is not a ticket for free income for the rest of your life.

Dealing with alimony and divorce is a hot topic and there are differing views on how to alimony or spousal maintenance is to be determined and what is actually fair and equitable in each situation.

An experienced divorce lawyer can help your prepare for your divorce in several ways.

Under New York law, property is divided among divorcing spouses and one spouse may be ordered to pay the other maintenance after a divorce.

During your divorce you are up against both your spouse and your spouse’s lawyer.

Evidence is critical in a custody trial. Without evidence, custody arguments can devolve into a “he-said, she-said” free for all.

The stress of getting a divorce can drive people into doing crazy things that do not help their strategic position.

Each case is unique.

New York law emphasizes the importance of acting in the best interests of children.

New York law strives to protect the interest of children.

Equitable distribution is the legal process of dividing properties between spouses who are undergoing a divorce.

Parental alienation occurs when one parent unjustifiably manipulates a child to dislike or mistrust the other parent after separation or a divorce to the point the relationship with the other parent is soured.

Any change can be stressful for a child – be it changes in living arrangements or changes in daily routine when school is back in session.

Divorce can ruin businesses.

A year ago on August 15, 2010, New York Governor David Paterson signed no-fault divorce into law.

Yesterday I posted an article with 5 tips for parents who have lost custody of their children and are committed to regaining custody.

When children are involved, expect judges to act in the best interests of the children. Here are 5 tips if you have been denied custody of your children by the legal system.

Hiring a lawyer for a divorce is recommended by the New York State Unified Court System.

Real Estate and other property can be difficult to divide fairly in a divorce settlement.

The prospect of ending your marriage can be overwhelming.

There is no doubt that going through a divorce is difficult for all of the parties concerned – starting with the children that are involved, the divorcing couple all the way to all the other people connected in any way to the divorce – ranging from friends and family, to the lawyers who are trying to get the best outcome for their client.

A key component of a winning divorce is settling upon financial arrangements that will meet the needs of you and your family.

The courtroom is a formal place.

The Villanovas were married in 2000. Seven years later, Mrs Villanova hired investigators to find out if her husband was cheating.

The Marriage Equality Act, signed into law in June 2011 and effective July 24, 2011, will have a profound impact on family law for gay and lesbian couples.