Anthony J. Cervi, Attorney at Law https://www.cervilaw.com Anthony J. Cervi, Attorney at Law Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:58:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.cervilaw.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1602194/2021/03/cropped-Anthony-J-Cervi-site-icon-32x32.jpg Anthony J. Cervi, Attorney at Law https://www.cervilaw.com 32 32 When is a change to sole custody best for your children? https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2021/01/when-is-a-change-to-sole-custody-best-for-your-children/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:46:29 +0000 https://www.cervilaw.com/?p=46450 Courts and child psychologists typically agree that children’s best interests are the most significant factor in divorce. Although disputes about property division and spousal support may continue between you and your soon-to-be ex, your kids need stability and affirmations that they’re loved – regardless of the changes at hand. As such, child custody arrangements can allow children to maintain positive…

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]]> When a person should seek post-divorce modifications https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2021/01/when-a-person-should-seek-post-divorce-modifications/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:25:45 +0000 https://www.cervilaw.com/?p=46445 Just a few years after your divorce agreement, you know that your life and the life of your former spouse have changed. While you have struggled financially due to your work hours being cut because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you know that your former spouse’s fortunes have dramatically changed with a new job and significant boost in salary. Those financial…

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]]> Could hidden assets affect the outcome of your divorce? https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2020/11/could-hidden-assets-affect-the-outcome-of-your-divorce/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:57:48 +0000 https://www.cervilaw.com/?p=47027 During your marriage, your spouse might have managed your household’s finances. As you two prepare to divorce, you will likely hope they will be transparent about these during proceedings. Yet, they may have acquired significant assets while you were together – whether with or without your knowledge – which they may try to hide. In New York, any assets acquired…

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]]> How long does a marriage need to last to be awarded alimony? https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2020/10/how-long-does-a-marriage-need-to-last-to-be-awarded-alimony/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://3512163-fork.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2020/10/how-long-does-a-marriage-need-to-last-to-be-awarded-alimony/ If you’ve been married a decade and now are facing divorce, you may wonder how you will financially move forward. Perhaps, you’ve been a stay-at-home mom for the last seven years, spending your time raising your children. You know you won’t be able to support yourself after your divorce and hope you will qualify for spousal support. Yet, is there…

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]]> How long do prenuptial agreements remain in effect? https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2020/09/how-long-do-prenuptial-agreements-remain-in-effect/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://3512163-fork.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2020/09/how-long-do-prenuptial-agreements-remain-in-effect/ Signing a prenuptial agreement may not feel like the most romantic activity to do before your marriage, but it can be the right choice for many couples. It can help future spouses get on the same page about their present and future. If the marriage ultimately ends in divorce, a premarital agreement can even protect the spouses from making unreasonable…

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]]> How to become a dependable former spouse https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2020/08/how-to-become-a-dependable-former-spouse/ Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://3512163-fork.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2020/08/how-to-become-a-dependable-former-spouse/ Incompatibility with your spouse led to the downfall of your marriage. Now, the next chapter has arrived in your relationship with your ex. It is finally time to be realistic and honest because a post-marriage relationship does not have to about bitterness, cruel behavior and animosity. Ongoing acrimony is not good for you, your former spouse or your children. Now…

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]]> Will I get the house in the divorce? https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2020/08/will-i-get-the-house-in-the-divorce/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://3512163-fork.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2020/08/will-i-get-the-house-in-the-divorce/ When you and your spouse decide to divorce, your life becomes a little topsy-turvy for a while. You likely aren’t sure what exactly will happen when you divorce, what assets you’ll receive and if you’ll be able to keep your home. What if your spouse wants to keep the house too? Who will it go to? Equitable division of assets…

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]]> The options for divorcing couples who co-own a business https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2020/07/the-options-for-divorcing-couples-who-co-own-a-business/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://3512163-fork.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2020/07/the-options-for-divorcing-couples-who-co-own-a-business/ Divorce can be complicated. Who gets primary custody of the children? How much will you receive in child support and alimony? And how will you divide the assets? A divorce can be even more complicated if one of those assets is a business co-owned by separating couples. Business and marital break-ups happen. But when they occur simultaneously, you better ensure…

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]]> How New York courts handle child custody https://www.cervilaw.com/blog/2020/07/how-new-york-courts-handle-child-custody/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://3512163-fork.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2020/07/how-new-york-courts-handle-child-custody/ One element that fuels frustration and trepidation during divorce is child custody. Trying to come to terms with not having your children every day may seem too much to bear. In New York, if the court must determine child custody, it does so with the children’s best interests in mind. Ideally, the couple will agree on what kind of legal…

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