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Traps That Can Turn an Uncontested Divorce Into a Contested One
An uncontested divorce is the simplest way to end a marriage in New York State, since it is based the spouses’ mutual agreement. But even when spouses agree on the major issues, there can be friction points that slow the process, trigger court rejections or even push the case into contested territory. In New York, […]
How NY Courts Weigh Children’s Preferences for Custody and Visitation
Any child old enough to understand that their parents are splitting up and that they will no longer all live together likely has thoughts about what they want their own living situation to look like. When parents cannot agree on custody and visitation, the judge may ask the child about their preferences. Because testifying in […]
