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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

Jada Pinkett Smith: Divorce Rumors are ‘Ridiculous’

(CNN) — Jada Pinkett Smith has reiterated that she and husband Will Smith are not getting a divorce, and that any rumors to the contrary are “ridiculous.” According to People magazine, the actress made these comments recently to French magazine Gala. During the interview, the 40-year-old indicated that she and her 43-year-old action-star husband are […]

‘Temporary orders’ apply before final divorce

Q: My lawyer keeps talking to me about “temporary orders.” I have no idea what she is talking about, and her explanation makes less sense each time we talk. Can you tell me what these are? A: If she cannot explain “temporary orders,” you have a serious communication issue. Unfortunately, many lawyers forget that “lawyerspeak” […]

Divorce is also a financial stresser

Divorce. It’s right up there with death of a spouse for the most stressful life events we can experience. Yet just as you cannot escape the paperwork and financial issues after the death of a loved one, you can’t afford to ignore the financial aspects of a divorce, as you are setting the foundation for […]

Divorce diet? Kim K. loses weight post-split

Kim Kardashian apparently isn’t immune to the breakup-related shift in physique. The celebutante and reality show star, who’s going through a rough divorce with pro baller Kris Humphries, told Us Weekly she recently lost 6 pounds in just 7 days. “I’m on a mission,” she explained. “I figure, I’m single. Now is the best time to get […]

Divorce is also a financial stresser

Divorce. It’s right up there with death of a spouse for the most stressful life events we can experience. Yet just as you cannot escape the paperwork and financial issues after the death of a loved one, you can’t afford to ignore the financial aspects of a divorce, as you are setting the foundation for […]

Divorced Parents Can Stay on Top of Academics

Judging by the content of the emails I received following last week’s article on “The Impact of Divorce on Academics,” after divorce it can be challenging for parents to find a balance when dealing with academics.  Actually, the word I most often saw was “guilt,” which was not at all what I was going for. […]

Jennie Garth Talks Peter Facinelli Divorce Again

Just after it was announced that Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth were splitting up, she opened up about their decision to divorce. She revealed that it was a hard decision and that Peter had actually asked for a divorce last year. She said that it took her extra time to come to terms with the decision to split. In a new interview, she’s opening up […]