Parents going through a separation or divorce in Syracuse hear these two terms constantly, sometimes interchangeably, and that creates real confusion. Custody and parenting time are related, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference matters more than
One of the most common misconceptions we run into with parents going through a divorce or separation in the Syracuse area is this: “We have 50/50 custody, so neither of us pays child support, right?” Wrong. Genuinely, this gets parents
Child support orders are not carved in stone. We work with families in Syracuse and across Onondaga County who are surprised to learn that an order issued two or three years ago can be revisited, and often should be. Life
Starting a divorce without your records in order can create unnecessary delays and complications. Once the case begins, you may be asked to provide detailed information about your income, expenses, property, debts, and financial history. Gathering those documents early can
Retirement accounts are often the largest financial asset a couple owns, and in many cases, they carry more value than the family home. When a marriage ends in New York, those accounts do not simply stay with whoever earned them.
Filing divorce papers feels like a finish line. In many ways, it is the starting gun. What comes next is a sequence of legal steps that can move quickly or drag on for months, and the difference often comes down
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