Collaborative Family Law & Divorce

Collaborative Law is a form of Collaborative Practice – a problem-solving process that gives divorcing spouses a way to end their marriage without the stress, delay, and expense of litigation. In Collaborative Law, each spouse is represented by a specially-trained...

Glossary of Matrimonial Legal Terms

A Abandonment: A reason for divorce. Abandonment occurs when one party has left the other for a continuous period of one year or more, without the party’s consent, and without justification (good cause). Acknowledgment: A formal statement made in front of a notary...

Need a Lawyer? Judge for Yourself

Image via Wikipedia Going through a divorce? Launching a business? Hurt in a car accident? Writing a will? Facing a lawsuit? In any of these situations, you may consider hiring a lawyer to advise you or represent your interests. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

Free 38-Minute Video: The Divorce Process in New York State

The New York State Bar Association and the New York State Unified Court System both offer a video that explains the basics of the divorce process in New York State.  Narrated by Tony award winning actor Len Cariou, the video emphasizes what to expect during a divorce...