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 Puts on the Pounds

New York women don’t have to worry about the effects of divorce on their weight as much as their male counterparts, according to a new study. The study revealed that while women are the gender most likely to gain weight after getting hitched, men gain the pounds after getting a divorce. In 2009, according to […]

A New Kind of Custodial Agreement

According to a recent UK-based survey, 20% of divorced and separated couples have formal custody arrangements for their pats. Other couples are also writing the documents for custody and cohabitation, which some are calling “pre-pups.” In order for you to protect your custody of your pet, know the importance of having proper documentation. Determining pet […]

10 Things To Do Pre-Divorce To Avoid Bankruptcy

Divorce usually the largest single financial transaction of people’s lives. The following tips offer assistance on how to go about it in the most effective and non-debilitating manner though the most helpful tip is obtaining a divorce lawyer. 1. Cancel ALL joint credit cards Even if a court rules that you aren’t responsible for charges made […]

Want Another House? Fake a Divorce

Would you fake a divorce to buy a house? As you mull it over, take this: couples in China are doing so to buy second and third homes, trying to take advantage of rising prices. To inhale the the growing housing bubble, the Chinese government has been making acquiring second mortgages harder by raising the […]

Correlation Between Occupation and Divorce

New Zealand recently published a study that examines the correlation between divorce and occupation. The stressful duties that accompany a steady job affect the health of your relationship and alas, the duration. A typical example of this is the indubitable workaholic- the one also presumed to be a vampire insomniac: using the blood of their […]

Which Spouse Pays Alimony?

If you are divorcing in New York, the court considers several factors when determining which spouse receives and pays alimony. The court will be considering the individual earnings and sources of income of both you and your spouse. Courts also consider which parent has spent more time taking care of the children and whether or […]

Is There a ‘Right’ Time for Divorce?

Though a divorce is certainly not a planned or ideal event, there are better times than others to get a divorce. Many couples choose divorce based on their current financial situation or the environment around them. So what should you look out for? New York actually has a lower divorce rates than other states, which […]

How to Protect Your Credit After Divorce

You know that going through a divorce is costly, and that your income and expenses will be different post-divorce. There are, however, some ways to prevent your ex from ruining your credit, according to U.S. News. First, look over your credit report to make sure there are no mistakes. You should no longer be a […]

Rolling Stone Founder Sued for Divorce

Rolling Stone founder and Us Weekly owner Jann Wenner is being sued for divorce by  his wife Jane, a divorce 16 years overdue since Jann left her for former Calvin Klein model Matthew Nye. Jane Wenner filed for divorce in New York State Supreme Court on June 20, raising concerns, as did their 1995 separation, […]