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Is the Rate of Divorce Rising or Falling?

  About 70 percent of couples who married in the 1990s made it to their 15th anniversary (excluding those in which a spouse died), which reflects an increase from about 65 percent of those whose marriages began in the 1970s and 1980s.  And what about people who married in the 2000s? Well their divorce rate […]

  • Posted on: Jul 17 2016
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Best Practices for Conversations About Prenuptial Agreements

When entering into a marriage, a prenuptial agreement, also referred to as a prenup, isn’t always considered. But if one party has a significant amount more money than the other, it may be something worth thinking about. Addressing the thought of a prenuptial agreement can be a touchy subject, but sometimes the conversation needs to […]

  • Posted on: Jun 6 2016
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Filing for Divorce in Queens: What You Need to Know

Getting divorced comes with a lot of confusion. Whether you’re just thinking about filing or you’ve already begun the process, there are a few things you need to know about filing for divorce in the state of New York.  Here are some of our most frequently asked questions we receive here at FK Law Group […]

  • Posted on: May 7 2016
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Part II: Grounds for Divorce in Queens, NY

In our last blog, we began listing the acceptable grounds for divorce in the state of New York.  When you file for divorce in Queens, a court requires the filer to cite the “grounds” for divorce, for ending the marriage. Grounds is something the court deems “an acceptable reason for wanting to end your marriage.” […]

  • Posted on: Apr 2 2016
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Grounds for Divorce in Queens, NY

What Are the Grounds for Divorce in New York?  When you file for divorce in the state of New York, you’re going to need what the court calls “grounds,” which is an acceptable reason for wanting to end your marriage. The state of New York recognizes both “no-fault” grounds and “fault-based” grounds. Fault-Based Grounds A […]

  • Posted on: Mar 16 2016
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