Blog Posts in 2016

How to Get a Restraining Order in Dutchess County

In the state of New York, when a person is abused, threatened, stalked, harassed, or a victim of domestic violence, they may pursue a protective order with the courts requiring their abuser to cease their actions. Also known as a “ restraining order ,” orders of protection may be “full” and require an abuse to stay away from a victim completely, or a “modified” order which allows the defendant to ...

Preparing Children for a Divorce

As tumultuous and emotional as a divorce can be for parents, it is equally if not more so for children. For a child who has grown up with married parents, divorce can be a frightening change and will likely bring several emotions and questions. Unfortunately, since many parents do not know themselves how their lives will change after their divorce, answering these questions can be challenging. ...

Coping with Divorce During the Holidays

During the holiday season, the families with the closest ties can start to feel frayed from the stress of events and close quarters. During a divorce , people understandably have a hard time being around the ones they love and can feel as if they are being judged by trusted friends. When both divorce and holidays coincide with one another, coping can be a real challenge. But it is not impossible ...

Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody in New York

The prime objective of most parents during divorce is to gain custody of their children. What they usually do not know, however, is that there are different types of custody that can be awarded. In the state of New York, and in many other states, child custody takes two forms: legal and physical. Legal vs. Physical Custody – What Is the Difference? Generally speaking, when people hear the term ...