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

Divorce in the Military

Getting a divorce as a civilian is much different than getting it as a member of the military. There are a ton of things to keep in mind when thinking about filling for a divorce; things such as your base allowance for housing will be affected. This article aims to clarify and hopefully answer most […]

The Effect of a Military No Contact Order

This article explains some common ways people exploit the “military no contact orders” To gain the upper hand in a divorce. In most cases the military is guilty until proven innocent, so it is best to stay educated about what this could mean for you and what are the risks that it could impose on […]

How to Prepare for a Custody Evaluation

When you have children, the divorce process becomes just that little bit harder for most people, and one of the things you may have to face is a Custody Evaluation. Custody Evaluations are important in that they will determine custody and access for your child when there is a contested divorce. The process can feel […]

Handling Divorce Debt

This article aims to teach you about your legal credit rights after a divorce, and helps you stir away from what the author calls “credit suicide.” Paying for debt that is not yours can hunt you for 7 years after the fact and the only way to ensure a happy financial health is to get […]

Divorce and Depression – Tips to Help You Cope

Divorce has been said to be one of the most stressful situation most of us go through. The uncertainty of where your life is going, how you will cope on your own, and managing the children alone if you are a parent, can lead many women to feel down and depressed. The first thing to […]

Husband Caught Cheating?

For any woman to discover that her spouse has been cheating on her is extremely difficult and you are likely to go through many emotions and feelings. One of those is the feeling of being alone. Ruth Houston’s practical guide to understanding what you are feeling and how to deal with it, will give you […]

How to Save On the Cost of A Divorce

Divorces don’t come cheap, and sometimes you just want to get them over with. But it’s important that you be frugal with your money, and plan out your divorce in the most cost-effective way possible. Negotiate with your lawyer; don’t let him/her rip you off. Haggle, or attempt to negotiate a one-time flat fee for […]

Divorce Settlement Negotiation Strategies

Negotiation is an integral part of the divorce process, not only for the spouses involved, but for the children as well. There are many factors to consider when filing for divorce, including how your child’s college tuition will be paid, your retirement plan, health insurance coverage (for you and your children), and the costs of […]

Parenting After Separation or Divorce

Divorce can be an emotional journey, but once it has been finalized if you have children it can then turn into a new challenging experience. Many mothers realize for the first time that parenting alone is not only hard, but at times very stressful. Although your marriage may not have been a happy one but […]