Learn How to Save Money on Your Divorce, Even in New York, the Most Expensive Divorce State in the Nation – The “Affordable Divorce”
New York is not only one of the most expensive places to live, its also one of the most expensive places on earth to get divorced. New York divorce is exceedingly expensive for various reasons:
* New York still requires fault grounds for divorce (as the New York Times recently editorialized and I commented on),
* New York’s custody laws seem to encourage litigation, and
* professional licenses and educational degrees are classified as marital assets,
all which promotes litigation. New York state doesn't make it easy to get divorced.
Yet, don't fear. Our law office offers an affordable alternative to the average litigious New York divorce. Our law office has coined the phrase "Affordable Divorce" to describe the inexpensive, out of court, often amicable divorce settlements that our law office reaches for our clients.
Fast New York Divorce… I Need to Get Divorced NOW So I Can Get Remarried… Be Careful You Might End Up in Jail…
I get several calls a day from potential clients who need to get divorced now, ahora, within a few days, this week or this month.
I tell them all the same thing: There are a lot of fast divorce scams on the internet promising get divorced quick schemes that are not legal and can get you into serious legal trouble (like going to jail)...
New York’s “No Fault” Divorce Law…
As I have recently been commenting on my blog, New York state's divorce law has recently come under attack by a New York Times editorial for not permitting no fault divorces.
It is important to note that New York has its own version of "no fault" divorce. Surprisingly, the New York Times editorial left this important information out. Obviously the story was written by a reporter and not a lawyer. I still do agree with the Times' assessment that New York divorce law is antiquated and needs prompt revision.
New York Divorce Lawyer: Statement of Client’s Rights and Responsibilities
The following is the standard Statement of Client's Rights and responsibilities that I include in all my New York divorce and family law retainer agreements. If you retain me as your divorce or family law lawyer, the following will be your rights and responsibilities:
New York Separation Agreements. Should You Get One Instead of a Divorce?
Clients often ask me about New York separation agreements, what they are, how they work, and if they should enter one instead of getting a costly divorce.
You should always consider a separation agreement as a valid option and as an alternative to divorce. A separation agreement puts in writing the terms of your separation, which one year from the date the agreement is filed with the court, become the terms of your uncontested divorce.
The benefits of a separation agreement are:
Is the Divorce Rate Rising or Falling in the Current Economic Recession?
I sincerely am asking the above question, "Is the divorce rate rising or falling in the current economic recession?" As a NY divorce lawyer I know that my practice has not seen a significant change. I have read some recent articles claiming that people are deciding to stay in failed marriages to keep their dual incomes. Yet other recent articles say the divorce rate is soaring because of the current economy.
New York No Fault Divorce Law… When?
The New York Times has published letters from readers responding to it recent scathing editorial regarding New York state's refusal to enact no fault divorce laws. New York is the only state that requires you to prove the fault of your spouse to legally justify your divorce.
Cheap New York Divorce Lawyer… How Do I Do It?
How do I offer cheap New York divorces? Before I get into the details I want to discuss why I dislike the word cheap...
The word "cheap" has various connotations as evidenced by Dictionary.com:
Fast New York Divorce… Same Day Divorce… What???
I get calls from people who want to get divorced today, right now, within the hour, manana, this minute, by tomorrow, and the list goes on and on...
I have been told that certain unsavory websites promise to fly them to Mexico, Nevada or some other sketchy place to get them divorced ASAP. They claim that they have been told that these divorces will be legal and valid in New York state. Yikes...
