BROOKLYN, New York. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 116 people die every day from opioid overdoses. As many as 2.1 million people had an opioid use disorder. The opioid crisis has touched not only individuals, but also families and children. Substance use disorders can impact marriages and families. If you […]
I Disagree with My Ex’s Parenting Style
BROOKLYN, New York. It is common for couples to have different parenting styles. The ways we have been raised as children and our family dynamics growing up can have a significant influence on how we choose to parent our children. But what happens if you are getting divorced, making child custody decisions, and disagree with […]
Father’s Rights During Divorce
BROOKLYN, New York. Elliot Green Law Offices are divorce lawyers who work with both fathers and mothers on matters of child custody. As more parents share the workload in rearing children, more families are considering shared custody arrangements. Some fathers are also seeking arrangements of sole custody. The Guardian reports that 82% of mothers have […]
Laws That Make Women Wait to Divorce Partners Could Be Deadly
BROOKLYN, New York. For some women, it’s easier to get a restraining order than to get a divorce. In North Carolina, couples must endure a one-year cooling-off period before they can file for divorce. The rationale behind the law is that couples, in a fit of anger or rage, may file for divorce and later […]
5 Ways to Digitally Divorce Your Ex
BROOKLYN, New York. If you’re going through a breakup or divorce, you may be facing a range of emotions. Divorce is particularly challenging because you may have shared finances, a home, bank accounts, debts, and even children with your ex. However, you may have not considered how technology might play a role in your divorce […]
Gray Divorces: 5 Things You Need to Know
BROOKLYN, New York. A “gray divorce” is a term used to describe a divorce when one of the persons in the marriage and divorce are over age 50. In many cases, these couples have shared full lives together and have even raised children. What are some of the concerns when individuals choose to get divorced […]
