Oneida County Divorce Law Blog
Collaborating can be a great way to resolve conflicts in divorce
You and your spouse still get along, even though you’ve decided to separate and divorce. Neither of you wants a costly divorce, nor do you want to drag it out longer than necessary. One thing that may be helpful to you is a collaborative divorce. Collaborative...
What to know about QDROs
For those expecting to retire soon, understanding the basics of a Qualified Domestics Relations Order (QDRO) is essential. Retirees expecting a divorce or with dependents will be particularly impacted by a QDRO, as these court orders affect the payout of retirement...
Why to ask for a share of a pension when you divorce, not retire
There's a lot of misinformation floating around about what happens in a divorce and what rights people have regarding pensions and retirement accounts. One mistake people make is to assume that their spouse is the only one with a right to the pension because the...
What happens if you don’t file a QDRO right away?
Whether you’re nearing retirement age or not quite there yet, your retirement or pension plan is likely one of your largest and most valuable assets. If you and your partner are headed towards divorce, any of these savings earned by your or your ex during your...
How to talk to your kids about divorce
Divorce isn’t easy for any couple, but it’s a decision that can be especially detrimental for their children. Depending on the age and understanding, divorce can lead to handful of adjustment issues in children and teenagers that can follow them for a lifetime –...
Tips for making a child custody switch
If you and your ex share custody of your child after a divorce, one thing that you have to do is simply to switch that custody back and forth. This seems simple enough, but it’s often one of the harder things that parents have to do. They may not be on the best of...
Divorce is complex: A relationship and a business transaction
Some describe divorce as a purely emotional time. The love that you once felt has faded. You are starting a new chapter in your life. You may grieve the relationship you lost, you may feel angry with your ex or you may even feel excited about what the future holds. No...
Non-custodial parents: tips for making the most of it
As a parent who does not have primary custody over your child, you need to be careful about how you deal with visitation. Your role in your child’s life may have changed, but you can still be involved in the ways allowed by your court orders. As you adjust to your new...
Do you get the wedding ring back after divorce?
You ask your spouse for a divorce. At the same time, you ask them for their ring set back. You gave it to them when you got engaged, after all, so you still think of it as yours -- especially now that you’re not going to be married anymore. After all, the ring...
You deserve a fair share of your spouse’s retirement savings
When couples get divorced, they sometimes endure seemingly endless negotiations about who gets what in the final decree. Dividing assets is never enjoyable for either party, but it is necessary. After all, when you put yourself and a large portion of your life into a...