New York Family Law Blog

Can I Get a Divorce If I Can’t Find My Spouse? A very common question from potential clients is “How can I get a divorce if I don’t know where my husband or wife is?”  The issue of how to divorce...

  USA Today has published a very interesting article about the litigation of custody of pets in divorce. The article also addresses the recent decision in the New York County Supreme Court matter of Travis v. Murray in...

In an ideal, perfect world, marriages last forever. In the real world, however, it is a sad reality that there is a 50/50 chance the average couple – that being you and the love of your life, your soul mate, your knight in...

How to Keep Personal Information Private in a Divorce? A very common concern in any family law or divorce case is a party’s desire to keep their address confidential. Domestic Relations Law § 254 speaks to these...

How does the wife go back to the use of her maiden name after the divorce? Divorce is a significant life event that often prompts individuals to reassess various aspects of their lives, including their identity. One aspect...