Author Archives: Francine Cohen
Where Is The Money?
One of the essential truths of divorce, no matter where your case is being handled, is that the assets you and your spouse accumulated during your marriage will be shared. That is why it is critical that spouses know what … Continue reading
Use of Experts in Divorce Proceedings
An “expert” is a person who has specialized knowledge, training, experience and/or education relating to a specific issue or subject. Experts are called upon in many areas of the law to provide their opinions. These opinions may be helpful to … Continue reading
Child Support “ADD ON” Expenses
Basic child support is the amount paid periodically (typically weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly) from one parent to the residential custodial parent for the support of their children. In New York, as in other states, child support orders are controlled … Continue reading
A Guide to the Vocabulary of “Custody”
When you have to make decisions about the care and custody of your children, a whole new vocabulary presents itself. Since it is best that you know the lingo, here is the crib sheet version of what these words mean: … Continue reading
How To Save On Legal Fees Without Compromising On Quality
Everyone would like to cut expenses, but for many couples going through a divorce, they just keep piling up, especially legal fees. Surprisingly, the experienced attorney with the higher hourly rate may not be the most expensive. When you hire … Continue reading
Allocating College Expenses After Divorce
If you are like most parents, you have thought long and hard about how to fund your children’s college education. Most families want to do their best to provide for their children’s education, so they save if they can afford … Continue reading
Holidays During And After Divorce 101 – A Primer for Today and Years to Come
The stress of the holiday season is magnified for divorcing families. Your family is already going through a huge transition, and then the holiday season arrives, which is all about bringing together – you guessed it – families. This is … Continue reading