Amherst Divorce Help Center

Amherst Divorce Process & Timeline

How to file for divorce in New York
What are the grounds for divorce in NY?
How long does a divorce mediation take in New York?
How Long Does Divorce Take if One Party Doesn't Agree?
What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
Do I need to be separated before filing for divorce in NY?
What is the Divorce Process in New York?
What happens at a divorce hearing in New York?
How to prepare for your first divorce consultation
What documents do I need to file for divorce in NY?

Financial & Property Division in Divorces

How is property divided in a New York divorce?
What is equitable distribution in NY divorce cases?
How to protect your assets during divorce
Is New York a community property state?
How are retirement accounts divided in divorce?
What happens to the house in a divorce?
How to determine marital vs. separate property in NY
Can I keep my business in a divorce?
How are debts divided in a New York divorce?

Spousal Support/Alimony

How is alimony calculated in New York?
How long does alimony last in NY?
What is the difference between temporary and permanent alimony?
Can alimony be modified after divorce in New York?
Do I have to pay spousal support in NY?

Child Custody & Support

How is child custody determined in New York?
What factors do NY courts consider in custody decisions?
What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
How to create a parenting plan in New York
How is child support calculated in NY?
Can child custody be modified in New York?
What are my rights as a non-custodial parent in NY?
How to prepare for a custody evaluation

Legal Requirements & Procedures for Divorce in New York

What are the residency requirements for divorce in New York?
How much does a divorce cost in NY?
Do I need a lawyer for divorce in New York?
What is a divorce settlement agreement?
How to respond to divorce papers in NY
What is divorce mediation and is it right for me?
How does collaborative divorce work in New York?

Specific Divorce Situations

How to file for divorce with children in NY
Divorcing a narcissist: what you need to know
How to get a divorce when your spouse won't sign
What is legal separation in New York?
How to modify a divorce decree in NY
High-asset divorce: what you need to know
Protecting your credit during divorce
How to handle divorce and business ownership

Local/Regional Focus (Amherst/Erie County)

Filing for divorce in Erie County, NY: what to expect
Erie County Family Court: a guide for divorcing parents
Local resources for divorcing families in Amherst, NY
Understanding Erie County divorce court procedures

Post-Divorce Issues

How to enforce a divorce decree in New York
What to do if your ex violates the custody order
Modifying child support in NY: when and how
How to handle co-parenting after divorce