Author Archive for: David Centeno

About David Centeno

David Centeno is a New York divorce lawyer with offices throughout New York State. Handling both uncontested and contested divorces for hundreds of clients through the years has given him the hard-earned experience needed to blog on topics relevant to New York divorce. He offers free consultations. Call (866) 830-2064.

Entries by David Centeno

Bringing Divorce To Work

When divorce occurs we usually attempt to compartmentalize everything and move on slowly, ignoring the dangerous repercussions that become prevalent when we allow things to simmer under the surface.  However Divorce goes beyond wreaking havoc in households – workplaces pay the price, too, when couples split. The economic cost is huge: A divorcing employee can […]

What My Parent’s Divorce Taught Me About Personal Finance

It’s the unwritten rule about divorce and some women learn it the hard way. It’s not the emotional trauma that usually becomes our undoing but the personal financial strain that becomes unbearable. A Forbes article highlighted the crucial and important facts we should all be aware of when dealing with the money-side of divorce. Chief […]

Should Kids Be Legally Allowed To Have Three Or More Parents?

Some argue that this is threating the moral fiber of our society, others say its just represents the time we live in. Whatever the case, The California State Assembly approved a bill on Monday that would allow children to legally have more than two parents. “We live in a world today where courts face the […]

The Frightening Toll Poverty Takes On Marriage

If you think divorce is already financially strenuous, then imagine dealing with divorce AND poverty. For the poorest couples in our nation, money-related issues all too often contribute to divorce — or prove to be a barrier to obtaining one once they decide to call it quits.Click through the slideshow below to read about recent […]

Sheree Fletcher: 6 Parenting Lessons From Will Smith’s Ex

Will Smith may be widely renowned for having one of the most successful marriages in Hollywood but we can perhaps learn something even more important from his previous marriage. How do you deal with your child choosing to stay with the other parent during the school year? This will be a blow to your parental […]

WATCH: Why Tom Arnold Decided To Roast Roseanne

Last month in Los Angeles, Tom Arnold delivered a harsh but heartfelt roast of his notorious ex-wife whom he hadn’t spoken to in 18 years. He tells King that while he initially denied an invitation to be on the dais, after comparing how he feels toward Joan Rivers (who he previously roasted) and Roseanne, he […]

Why Child Custody Isn’t One Size Fits All

When it comes to child custody in a divorce there is never a right answer but always a copious amount of questions. Some of these include: What about a situation where one parent is extremely controlling? Should there be shared parenting time in that case? What about situations where there is abuse of alcohol or […]

Ruth Neubauer: The Only Place That Felt Like Home Post-Split

After a divorce, it’s sometimes hard to remember where you stand in life. You spend all this time living and building a life together and when that goes divorcees often have zero footing to stand back on. Here Ruth Neubauer recounts her experience trying to put her life back together post divorce. Read the full […]

Usher’s custody win a massive haul for FATHER RIGHTS movement

In a recent court battle for custody of a child by Usher and Tameka, the court decided to grant custody of the child to the father, a deviation from the traditional practice of granting child custody to the mother. The decision of the court is warmly welcomed by the members of ‘Father Rights Movement’. Unfortunately, […]