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

3 Questions: Bankruptcy First or Divorce First?

1. When is it more beneficial to file for a divorce before filing for bankruptcy? Bankruptcy Attorney:  “Bankruptcy can, but doesn’t always, delay your divorce proceedings. If you and your spouse have agreed to everything, you may be able to get your divorce finalized faster than if you file for bankruptcy first. Also, if you file […]

Eva Longoria’s Love Lesson Learned

Eva Longoria is set to appear on the new interview series The Conversation, which premieres on Lifetime tonight. In a sneak peek of her chat, Eva opens up about surviving infidelity and life after her divorce from Tony Parker. Hear the advice she’d give her teen self in today’s PopSugar Rush.  See video: PopSugar

‘Pregnant Man’ Thomas Beatie Divorce: Claims Wife Punched Him In The Crotch

Thomas Beatie, the transgender man known as the “pregnant man”, has filed todivorce his wife Nancy Beatie, claiming that she physically attacked him on multiple occasions. In divorce docs obtained by TMZ Thursday, Beatie details several instances of abuse, including a February 2012 incident where Nancy — his wife of nine years — allegedly struck him in the […]

Martin Lawrence & Wife Shamicka to Divorce

Sadly, another celebrity marriage has reached its end. People magazine reports that actor Martin Lawrence and his wife Shamicka Lawrence have decided to call it quits. “”Martin and Shamicka Lawrence have decided to divorce,”” Lawrence’s rep said in a statement. “”The couple has made the joint decision to part ways.”” The Big Momma’s House star […]

Divorce Questions: How Does Divorce Affect Children?

Wondering how divorce affects children? Here’s what you need to know, fromJudith Wallerstein, an internationally recognized authority on the effects of divorce on children and the co-author of “Surviving The Breakup: How Children And Parents Cope With Divorce.” Have questions? Ask in the comments. Divorce affects children profoundly at every age, from infancy into adulthood. […]

Divorce? Annulment? What’s the Difference?

Whereas divorce is the procedure for ending a valid marriage, an annulment ends a marriage that is legally invalid. In Pennsylvania, marriages must meet certain requirements to be legal. For example, neither spouse may already be married to another person at the time of marriage, spouses cannot be closely related to one another, and each spouse must […]

After Divorce: 8 Tips for Reinventing Yourself

It’s over. You’ve signed the divorce papers, and the relationship you entered with so much hope is officially dissolved. Everyone’s divorce story is different. Maybe you had been married for decades, maybe just a year or so. Maybe you have children, maybe you don’t. Maybe the divorce was your idea and maybe it was your partner’s, or […]

6 Things To Do When You See Divorce In Your Future

Usually when people are on their way to divorce, there are warning signs. More often than not, it is gradual rather than a sudden transition from happily married to icicles in the room. If you see divorce coming, or even the possibility of it coming, there are six very important steps you can take to […]

J.Lo, Marc Anthony won’t have custody battle

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony still work side by side on their show “Q’Viva! The Chosen,” and the pair insists that they’re working together in their divorce too. Reports that the two are currently up in arms reaching an agreement about money and custody rights are false, Lopez’s lawyer told People. “The parties are working […]