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BROOKLYN, New York. Before same-sex marriage became the law of the land, many same-sex couples remained unmarried, but chose to have children together. While some couples chose to get married once gay marriage was legalized, not all did. Some couples who never married, but have children, can find themselves facing complex child custody cases should they choose to split. Given that same sex couples now have the right to marry and the right to adopt children, the courts tend to rule unfavorably on cases where a parent with no biological connection to a child, or marriage with the other parent, seeks custody of the child. [Read more…] about Child Custody Disputes and Unmarried Same Sex Partners

BROOKLYN, New York. According to the American Psychological Association, divorce can be traumatic for children. However, research has found that, after about 2 years, most children have adjusted well to the divorce. It is normal for children to experience worry about the future, and sadness about you split. Yet, how can you tell when your child’s normal worry or sadness is something more serious like depression or anxiety? [Read more…] about Is Your Child’s Worry and Sadness Over Your Divorce Depression and Anxiety?

BROOKLYN, New York. According to Fortune, the rate of divorce among millennials is down by 18%. However, this may be due largely to the fact that most millennials are waiting longer to get married. Fewer marriages also translate to fewer divorces. Instead of getting married, these couples are choosing to cohabitate instead. According to the Atlantic, millennials are more likely to postpone marriage until they feel secure in their careers. They may live together with their partners even if they are unmarried. Both parties are more likely to enter the marriage with some degree of financial independence. Better paying jobs, higher education, and greater maturity, mean that couples who marry older might have fewer of the issues that couples who marry younger might face—issues like financial insecurity. [Read more…] about Do Cohabitating Couples Need a Lawyer After a Breakup?

BROOKLYN, New York. Fortnite is a computer game that has caught the world by storm. It is a shooter-style game with immersive environments in which players are given the task to kill, or be killed. The game connects players from around the world in its shooter environment. Yet, while Fortnite might be connecting players, some recent news reports indicate that the game might be undermining some marriages. [Read more…] about Fortnite Being Cited as a Reason Some Are Getting Divorced

BROOKLYN, New York. How your child will process your divorce will depend largely on your child’s age. What an infant or very young child will need will differ from what a teen will need. [Read more…] about How to Support Your Children During Your Divorce

BROOKLYN, New York. According to Today, the divorce rates in the U.S. have been steadily dropping. One statistic indicates that the old adage that 50% of marriages end in divorce may simply no longer be true. As few as one third in marriages might be ending in divorce. While we are seeing fewer divorces, this may be because we are seeing fewer marriages. Other statistics suggest that millennials may be divorcing at lower rates. Again, this may be due to the lower rates of marriage. Lower-income individuals may also choose to cohabitate rather than marry and these splits can sometimes be challenging in a way that is similar to getting divorced. [Read more…] about Divorce in Your 30s