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Abuse, Addiction, and Affairs: When Divorce Keeps You Safe

November 13, 2017 by Elliot Green

BROOKLYN, New York. While there is a great deal of literature out there on how you can save your marriage, and while more couples are looking to marriage counseling before choosing to divorce, there still remain situations where divorce may be the best option for all involved. For example, if you fear for your own safety, the safety of your children, or are concerned that your spouse may be damaging your finances, you may want to seek a separation or divorce as soon as possible. At the very least, you’ll want to take steps to protect yourself, your children, and your financial well-being.

When Annulment Makes More Sense Than Divorce

November 9, 2017 by Elliot Green

BROOKLYN, New York. If you are considering divorce in Brooklyn, New York, you may be learning about all the ways you can get divorced. There is no-fault divorce, fault divorce, or annulment. While most divorcing couples will seek either a no-fault divorce or a fault divorce, in some unique situations, an annulment may be the most appropriate option.

Are Divorce Law Robots on the Horizon?

October 27, 2017 by Elliot Green

BROOKLYN, New York. When a 19-year old tech wunderkind’s chat bot went viral, some claimed that it had the potential to change the legal landscape forever. According to TechCrunch, the chat bot offers automated answers to common legal questions. Currently, the bot can help people fill out maternity leave forms, dispute a parking ticket, and address landlord contract violations. However, the company wants to expand the chat bot’s capabilities, possibly expanding into divorce law.

How the #MeToo Movement Can Empower Domestic Violence Victims

October 20, 2017 by Elliot Green

BROOKLYN, New York. When the actress Alyssa Milano asked women on the internet to respond with the hashtag #metoo if they had been sexually assaulted or harassed, it opened the floodgates. Tens of thousands of women responded with the hashtag, raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment. According to Health.com, the most recent report indicates that as many as half a million women have used the hashtag. Some men expressed shock when they discovered how many women they knew had been personally impacted by sexual assault and harassment. According to the New York Times, some women used the opportunity to highlight additional wounds the harassment brought. One woman wrote that she was blamed for it and that she was told not to talk about it. Other women used the moment to share that they had experienced harassment more than once.

Keeping the Kids Out of Your Divorce

October 13, 2017 by Elliot Green

BROOKLYN, New York. Divorce can be one of the toughest things a family can go through together. The divorce process can be complex. You and your ex might have to make decisions about splitting bank accounts, debts, and make choices about how assets will be split. One of the most difficult decisions that arises during divorce is child custody. Developing a sound parenting plan with your ex is essential. The choices you make as you finalize your divorce and parenting plan can impact your family for years to come. Even though decisions must be made on behalf of your children during your divorce, there are still ways that you can keep your children out of the middle of your divorce.

Seeking Sole Custody When One Parent is an Alcoholic or Addict

October 6, 2017 by Elliot Green

BROOKLYN, New York. During a child custody battle, the courts will generally rule in favor of the best interests of the child. In most instances, the courts will promote a child custody arrangement that will allow the child to have a relationship with both parents. However, if one parent suffers from alcoholism or drug addiction, this can have an impact on child custody decisions. If a child’s safety is in question, the courts may rule to restrict the kind of contact a parent can have with his or her child. The World Health Organization notes that alcohol use can increase the risk of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and abuse. Because of this reason, courts take allegations of drug use, violence, or alcohol abuse very seriously when making child custody determinations.

Abuse, Addiction, and Affairs: When Divorce Keeps You Safe

When Annulment Makes More Sense Than Divorce

Are Divorce Law Robots on the Horizon?

How the #MeToo Movement Can Empower Domestic Violence Victims

Keeping the Kids Out of Your Divorce

Seeking Sole Custody When One Parent is an Alcoholic or Addict

Can Brooklyn Couples Seek Annulment Instead of Divorce?

Why Is a Divorce Judgment Delayed in Kings County, NY?

Who Can View Brooklyn Divorce Case Records, and Why?

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