Divorce in New York
The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect
Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in New York, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in New York and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.
Michael Stutman is a partner and head of the Family Group in New York who has more than 30 years of family law experience, handling both settlements and court trials. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the president and on the board of governors of its New York chapter, and the author of How to Divorce in New York. He lives in New York City.
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