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Tips for Divorcing Dads

Navigating Life as a Single Dad After Divorce Divorce affects everyone differently, but in New York, fathers tend to get the short end of the stick in matters such as child custody and support. Society often scrutinizes men harsher than women when it comes to their parenting styles and capabilities, but the bottom line is both men and women are equal under the law. Sex shouldn’t matter. Our Orange ...

Best Interests of Pets May be Considered in NY Divorces

Divorce Bill Considers Best Interests of Pets in NY A bill pending Governor Cuomo's signature proposes that pets receive the same rights as children in legal custody matters. The ‘best interests’ of a pet are thought to be as important as those of children, but currently, pets are treated as property under the state’s laws. “Someone’s cat or someone’s dog is a part of their family and should not ...

How Does Divorce Impact Guardianship?

How Guardianship Is Affected by Divorce Divorce is stressful enough, but when children are involved, it is critical to take the right steps to establish a practical and effective custody arrangement. However, if you and your spouse are legal guardians and decide to get divorced, you may wonder how your guardianship may be impacted. Or, if you and your spouse are biological parents but one or both ...

How to Avoid Custody Disputes Over Summer Break

A Divorced Parent’s Guide to Summer Custody Schedules School’s out for summer break, which is exciting for children but not always for their divorced parents. This is because summer break tends to be challenging for divorced parents, as determining a custody schedule that works for the parents and most importantly, their child, is not always that simple. After over a year of lockdowns and strict ...