Just before the government shutdown, President Obama took a moment to release a proclamation concerning National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. His statements, which can be found on the White House website, begin by referencing the Violence Against Women Act, which was passed nearly 20 years ago. The act greatly enhanced our nation’s response to domestic […]
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Financial Disagreement a Predictor of Divorce
Arguments over money have long been known as top causes of divorce. If a married couple starts to argue about the household budget, its friends and family start to get worried. A Kansas State University study took a closer look at how financial problems and divorce are linked and drew an unexpected conclusion. According to […]
Divorce Becoming More Prevalent
We’ve all read the reports on divorce rates rising among people in their 20s and 30s. The statistics generally bring to mind images of young men and women who date for a year, elope in Vegas and divorce a few months later. This idea is propagated by pop culture and embodied by celebrities, but a […]
George Zimmerman Back in Court
According to a recent New York Daily News article, Shellie Zimmerman has filed for divorce against George Zimmerman, the man who was recently seen in court for the Trayvon Martin shooting. In response to public accusations that she filed for divorce to stay in the spotlight, Shellie stated that their relationship had been growing worse […]
Is an Attorney Needed?
The course of our lives does not always run as smoothly as we plan, and difficulties can arise in marriages that require legal assistance. Family law and divorce law involve the most sensitive aspects of the legal profession, so when help is needed, it’s important to consult an attorney who is skilled, knowledgeable and has […]
Finding The Right Attorney
Family law in New York involves some of the most sensitive and complicated issues that come before any court. Unlike many legal matters, these cases are extremely stressful and demand time and money. Hiring a lawyer can help speed up the trial process and ensure the best possible outcome. Divorce is one of the most […]
