The life of a pro athlete is exciting and glamorous. But it's also very hard. Athletes have to be incredibly dedicated to their sports. You simply do not make it at that level if you're not willing to put in the work. Talent is not enough.This means long hours at the...
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What people often get wrong about annulment
People often assume that you can seek an annulment if you just got married and you realized it was a mistake. If you do it fast enough, they say, you don't have to get divorced. You can just get it annulled and it's like it never happened.You can get an annulment in...
Is your business ready for your marriage?
Marriage to the right person can certainly fill your life with countless blessings. However, if you are a business owner, you may be unaware of the risk you take if you do not protect your business from the damage a divorce can do. Even in a state like New York, where...
When wives get sick, divorce odds go up — but not husbands
Couples usually say that they'll stay together in sickness and in health when they get married. Not all use this line, but it's one of the most common vows. That said, we know from divorce statistics that it's not necessarily accurate. Serious illnesses actually...
Joint Bank Accounts in Divorce
The following is meant as a general statement of the law and should not be relied upon in any specific situation which may differ depending upon the specific facts and circumstances. You may contact Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP for advice relative to your...
Beware of Foreign Actions if You Reside in New York
The following is meant as a general statement of the law and should not be relied upon in any specific situation which may differ depending upon the specific facts and circumstances. You may contact Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP for advice relative to your...
Can a stepparent make medical decisions?
Stepparents naturally find themselves making decisions for their spouse's children. These decisions could include simple day-to-day things like when they will go to bed, what type of discipline they'll see or what activities they can be involved in at school.But what...
Children benefit from a relationship with their father
After divorce, fathers need to make sure they still have a strong relationship with their children. It's very, very important for the children to have a father figure in their lives. Parents need to think not about what they want or desire, but about how they can put...
Consider your joint debts as you prepare for divorce
Like other married couples throughout New York, when you got married, you symbolically became one with your spouse. When it came to more real world matters, you probably melded at least a portion of your finances. You may have a joint mortgage loan on your home, joint...
Reasons people get married when they shouldn’t
Not all divorces happen because of unforeseen circumstances that ruin a marriage. In a lot of cases, the people who originally decided to get married never should have done so. They made a mistake. It's human. It happens.Examples of these types of mistakes include:...