Spousal Maintenance If you are going through a divorce, you may be worried about how this will affect you financially. Here is some information about spousal maintenance. Spousal Maintenance/ Alimony One of the most important issues that are raised when I meet with a client is the issue of spousal support or maintenance. Some clients…
Your First Steps After Divorce Papers Divorce can be a stressful and sad time for most anyone. It may be a hard decision to make knowing that it entails a lot of mediation, agreement, and organization of assets. You may be wondering what the very first steps are after the divorce papers have been served.…
Equitable Distribution If you are going through a divorce, you may be wondering what an equitable divorce is. The sound of it may have you worried about splitting your assets completely down the middle. Equitable Distribution is not exactly what it sounds like. If your question is “what is equitable distribution? Does it mean that…
Uncontested Divorce in New York If you are going through a divorce in New York, you may be stressed out and worried about your finances. Divorce can be very hard on you and your family. An uncontested divorce might be the right option. Here is some information to help you make your decision. Uncontested Divorce…
Choosing A Divorce Lawyer Erie County, New York, has no shortage of lawyers, and this is both an advantage and a drawback to individuals about to commence the process of divorce. After all, it is helpful to have so many options available, but the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. This leads many of…
Child College Expenses Of the many matters that soon-to-be-former couples must decide as they commence divorce proceedings is the issue of financing higher education for their children. The College Board has reported an annual increase in tuition of 2.4% beyond inflation among private four-year colleges and a 3.5% annual increase beyond inflation among public four-year…
Domestic Abuse Violence and intimidation are problems that no one should have to face, but the reality is that these forms of abuse are all too common, and they can appear even in the marital home. Abuse is one of the four grounds for at-fault divorce in New York State, allowing battered spouses the ability…
Download Our Free Divorce Guide Child custody is a particularly tricky aspect of the divorce process, as it involves both spouses coming together in an attempt to divide the indivisible: their children. When a marriage ends, children are heavily affected, and they must suddenly cope with drastic changes in their living situations and how they…
Beginning Divorce Proceedings How to Begin Divorce Proceedings (When You Feel Ready, That Is) Download Our Free Divorce Guide Many marriages fail, and while this is unfortunate, it is nevertheless a fact. Sometimes people grow apart, sometimes a relationship sours, and other times violence and abuse can arise. In these circumstances, moving forward with divorce…
The Guide to Navigating a Divorce in Buffalo Download Our Free Divorce Guide The Guide to Navigating a Divorce in Buffalo was created by the Law Offices of Randy H. Gugino to help residents who are considering or proceeding with divorce. We offer free consultations! In 2010, New York became the last state to recognize…