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What is a Withdrawn Divorce?
Almost half of first marriages end in divorce, costing the couple an average of $7,000. However, there are cases where one initiates a divorce but...
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How Do I Provide Proof of Residency During Divorce in New York?
Deciding to file for divorce is stressful, and not everyone plans for it. When you want to file for divorce in the state of New...
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How Should a Woman Prepare for Divorce?
Even if you and your spouse both agree that going your separate ways is the best decision, getting ready for divorce proceedings can be complicated...
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Child Custody After the Death of a Parent
Few situations are more devastating than the parent of a minor child prematurely passing away. On top of the emotional trauma this situation can cause...
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How Is Child Custody Determined in New York?
In most states, including New York, Courts consider the best interests of the child when making a custody determination. There is no prima facie or...
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How Does Adultery Affect the Divorce Process in New York?
Anyone seeking a divorce must explain the reason for their marriage dissolution. In New York, infidelity can be grounds for a divorce. If your spouse...
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Can I Force My Spouse To Leave My House in New York?
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complicated process. One of the most significant concerns that can arise during this time is often related to...
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How Do Insurance Coverages Change With Divorce in New York?
Going through a divorce can be a confusing and draining process for all parties involved. Handling different types of insurance throughout this transition can pose...
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The Colwell Law Group Named a 2023 Law Firm 500 Honoree
The Colwell Law Group Named a 2023 Law Firm 500 Honoree
At The Colwell Law Group, our continuous growth and commitment to our clients have propelled us on an exceptional journey these last four years. We...
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Can You Change a Child’s Last Name in a Divorce?
There are numerous legal matters to address when going through a divorce, especially when children are involved. One common question is whether it is possible...
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Are COVID-19 Vaccination Beliefs Creating Legal Conflicts?
Vaccination is often a contentious matter. Some choose to receive vaccines, while others choose not to. For parents that are divorcing that have opposing viewpoints...
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Custody of Pets and Animals During Divorce
Custody of Pets and Animals During Divorce
Courts in New York State are responsible for considering the ownership and monetary value of goods and assets in the home during divorce proceedings. In...
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The Cost of Divorce in New York
Going through a divorce is difficult, and is often so in a myriad of ways for each person involved. Divorce is stressful and results in...
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Important Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer
The divorce process can be incredibly overwhelming. It may be difficult to determine a starting point, especially if you do not know what the law...
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What to Do When Only One Spouse Wants a Divorce
What to Do When Only One Spouse Wants a Divorce
In most divorces, both parties agree that the relationship is over. Divorces will not be granted until an agreement or a court resolution of questions...
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How To Cope with Losing Custody of Your Child
How To Cope with Losing Custody of Your Child
The agony of losing custody of a child is something no parent should endure. Parents often find themselves in this tragic situation, and it can...
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Fear of Catching COVID-19 During a Divorce Hearing
Fear of Catching COVID-19 During a Divorce Hearing
Although the most intense period of COVID-19 is hopefully behind us, the fear of contracting this virus still exists, and it can affect court proceedings,...
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Gestational Surrogacy Ban is Lifted in New York
Gestational Surrogacy Ban is Lifted in New York
Traditional views of family are evolving to keep pace with technologies and the changing legal and social landscape. Prior to assisted reproductive technologies, it was...
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Determining Child Custody During COVID-19
Determining Child Custody During COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus – or COVID-19 – has affected nearly every facet of American life. Unfortunately, that includes the ability of divorced or separated...
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What Impact Will Coronavirus Have on Domestic Violence Cases?
What Impact Will Coronavirus Have on Domestic Violence Cases?
If you are experiencing domestic violence in your home, you still have access to the courts for help even in a time when the coronavirus pandemic is...
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Tips for Co-Parenting during COVID-19
Tips for Co-Parenting during COVID-19
At The Colwell Law Group our attorneys understand that the outbreak of COVID-19 has created a challenging time for all families. Each day disruptions both...
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10 Common Divorce Mistakes & Myths Related To Divorce In Albany
10 Common Divorce Mistakes & Myths Related To Divorce In Albany
Albany family law attorneys will tell you that most divorce cases settle and that only five percent proceed to trial.  They will also tell you...
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Child Visitation Overview & Tips For Success
Child Visitation Overview & Tips For Success
  Albany courts use the “best interests of the child” standard in making decisions about child visitation and custody.  Under this standard, the interests of...
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Property Distribution NY
Property Distribution NY
How to Divide Property Equitably in a Divorce—What the Court Considers  Deciding what to do about the marital home is just one aspect of the...
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Prenuptial Agreement NY
Prenuptial Agreement NY
Is a Prenup the Right Thing for You? Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about prenuptial agreements. For many couples, prenups can...
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Divorce Finances
Divorce Finances
Financially Preparing for a Divorce A divorce is one of the most emotional events a person will go through. It’s also one of the most...
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Spousal Support Lawyer
Spousal Support Lawyer
Figuring Out Spousal Support in a Divorce —How It Works and How to Secure the Support You Need Once you’ve ironed out equitable distribution of...
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Grandparents’ Visitation Rights
Grandparents’ Visitation Rights
At the Colwell Law Group, we regularly hear from grandparents who are being denied visitation with their grandchildren. They are very upset, and they want...
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Father’s Legal Rights to Child
Father’s Legal Rights to Child
What are My Rights as a Father? New York law regarding fathers’ rights has changed dramatically. Not too long ago, judges automatically gave mothers custody...
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Child Custody Agreement
Child Custody Agreement
Types of Custody in New York When a couple with children separate, several decisions must be made regarding the welfare of the children. One of...
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Child Support Agreement
Child Support Agreement
Understanding Child Support in the Context of Divorce Here in New York, the process of calculating spousal support and maintenance in a divorce can be...
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How to Cope With Divorce in New York
How to Tell Your Family You're Getting a Divorce in New York Ending a marriage takes an emotional toll on spouses who must address New...
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How to Get a Divorce in NY
What’s Best for Your Children? A Guide to Help Parents Going Through a Separation or Divorce Going through a divorce or separation can be one...
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Divorce Process in NY
Speeding Up the Divorce Process in NY When New York residents start considering the idea of divorce, a lot of questions will cross their minds....
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Visitation During Holidays
Visitation During Holidays
The holidays are almost upon us again, which means both custodial and non-custodial parents must figure out a visitation schedule that works for the entire...
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2018 Law Firm 500 Honoree
2018 Law Firm 500 Honoree
The Colwell Law Group, LLC is named a 2018 Law Firm 500 Honoree for Fastest Growing Law Firms in the U.S. Over the past 3-years,...
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Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Qualified Domestic Relations Order
As part of a divorce, a New York judge will need to divide the assets a couple has accumulated while married. These assets can include...
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Implications of the New Tax Law on New York Spousal Support
Implications of the New Tax Law on New York Spousal Support
It may only be September, but anyone considering or going through a divorce in New York should be very attentive regarding the countdown to December...
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Resources for Divorce in Abusive Relationships
Resources for Divorce in Abusive Relationships
Abuse is unfortunately all too common in marriages. According to statistics, 25% of women and 16% of men will experienced serious physical violence in an...
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How to Deal with Abuse Allegations
How to Deal with Abuse Allegations
Divorce can get ugly. Not only are husband and wives scrambling to obtain child custody and marital property, but many are giving vent to frustration...
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Understanding Parenting Plan Modifications
Understanding Parenting Plan Modifications
A parenting plan is a legally enforceable agreement that outlines each parent's rights and responsibilities. It should also resolve some logistical issues and set out...
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How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce
How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce
Unfortunately, domestic violence remains a serious problem in our region. According to data collected and published by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), state...
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Parenting Schedules During the Holidays
Parenting Schedules During the Holidays
After a divorce, child custody can get complicated. Even if there is a parenting plan outlined in the divorce decree, things can get tricky during...
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Restraining Orders and Family Law
Restraining Orders and Family Law
When domestic violence is present in a relationship, or threats of violence have been made, a restraining order may be necessary to protect all parties...
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Getting an Annulment in New York
Getting an Annulment in New York
A marriage can end one of two ways: divorce or annulment. While divorce dissolves a legal marriage, an annulment retroactively determines the marriage was void...
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The Pros and Cons of Co-Parenting
The Pros and Cons of Co-Parenting
While marriage is supposed to be the cord linking two souls, sometimes the cord needs to be cut. It's not uncommon to see couples, even...
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Your Options When Dealing With A Harassing Spouse or Ex-Spouse
Your Options When Dealing With A Harassing Spouse or Ex-Spouse
Given the mental and physical toll of divorce, it is not unusual for one parent to start harassing the other (or even the children) over...
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How Will a Restraining Order Affect My Divorce?
How Will a Restraining Order Affect My Divorce?
A divorce is stressful even under the best of circumstances. But when there has been domestic violence within the family, the affected spouse may not...
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Recognizing Domestic Violence
Recognizing Domestic Violence
Domestic violence happens everyday in the Albany area. Unfortunately, we often do not see the signs that a family member, friend, or neighbor is the...
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Accessing My Child’s Medical Records
Accessing My Child’s Medical Records
Fathers who share child custody with their exes but don't have physical custody may find that their parental rights are challenged from time to time....
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Our Beliefs in Family Law Litigation
Our Beliefs in Family Law Litigation
Family law is probably the most sensitive type of law that any lawyer can practice. That's because human hearts are on the line. The positions...
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Baby Left On Steps of New York Firehouse
Baby Left On Steps of New York Firehouse
Firefighters in Long Island found a 3-pound, 13-ounce baby girl outside their firehouse last month on Thanksgiving day. The girl has since captured the attention...
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How Millennials are Changing Marriage
How Millennials are Changing Marriage
Looking back at marriage over the last 50 years, it is easy to see how the institution has changed. For example, it is no longer...
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Child Abuse in New York
Child Abuse in New York
Every state, including New York, has a child protective services division in charge of investigating suspected instances of child abuse by a parent or guardian...
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Three Tips for Better Co-Parenting
Three Tips for Better Co-Parenting
The aftermath of a divorce is never clean-cut, simple or easy. Everyone in the family experiences drastic changes, particularly children. One of the best ways...
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Common Reasons for Annulling a Marriage
Common Reasons for Annulling a Marriage
Annulment of a marriage, in many ways, is not very different from divorce. For example, an annulment is a court decision that dissolves a marriage....
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West Seneca Mother Receives Adoption Award
West Seneca Mother Receives Adoption Award
An adoptive parent and provider of therapeutic foster care from West Seneca have been honored with a prestigious national award for her contribution to her...
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Brad Pitt and Child Abuse Allegations
Brad Pitt and Child Abuse Allegations
In recent days, national attention has been focused on an anonymous report of child abuse against Brad Pitt. This lead me to consider, what if...
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Johnny Depp Accused of Stalling Divorce with Amber Heard
Johnny Depp Accused of Stalling Divorce with Amber Heard
Amber Heard has brought forward new allegations against Johnny Depp in the couple's divorce proceedings. Specifically, she says that Depp is purposefully stalling the divorce...
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Direct Versus Indirect Parental Interference
Direct Versus Indirect Parental Interference
When people with children are going through a divorce, they hope and likely anticipate that they will be able to co-parent amicably with their spouse....
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Can a relocating parent obtain child custody after a divorce?
Can a relocating parent obtain child custody after a divorce?
Although a joint custody arrangement might encourage co-parenting, that’s not always the case. Physical custody arrangements might make it harder for one parent to stay...
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