The 2021 enhanced child tax credit has helped millions of American families during a difficult economic time. Most parents of children up to age 17 received thousands of dollars in credit on their tax bills. For many households in Schenectady and Saratoga counties...
Courts typically want both parents to see the children after a divorce. They won’t deviate from this simply because you would rather have the kids or because you want to keep the children away from your ex out of spite. Regardless of gender and other factors, they...
Sharing your finances with your spouse can benefit you both, or it can put one of you at risk because of the other person's bad decisions. Although people often reference financial stress as a primary reason for filing for divorce, many don't consider the family...
When you go through a divorce, one of the things you may worry about is how your children will respond. You don’t want your relationship with them to get hurt, even though you know it’s possible. As a father, there are several tips you can follow to build up those...
Divorce will turn your life upside down by forcing you to face challenges head on, change your life in a variety of ways and plan for a future in which you’re no longer living the happily ever after dream. Although there’s a lot on your plate, there are steps you can...
The discovery process is one of the first steps in the process of ending a marriage in New York state. It involves the exchange of financial and other documents that may be relevant as it relates to crafting the terms of a settlement. While this is typically an...
Divorcing parents living in New York have a lot of things to figure out, from deciding what constitutes a fair division of assets to creating a child custody schedule. Ideally, each parent should be involved in his or her children’s lives, and sharing custody equally...
The divorce process can be arduous, even for those who initiate the procedure and look forward to one day beginning a new life. Issues such as child custody and child support, property division and spousal support, if appropriate, are among the legal matters New York...
If you are going through a divorce in New York, you should consider working with an experienced family law attorney. Divorce laws vary from state to state, so it is important to retain someone who is familiar with local procedures and rules governing things like the...
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