A Trustworthy Divorce Lawyer Can Help You Learn The Basics Before Settlement Begins

Divorce is a difficult time for families, so it’s important to for the parties involved to find a lawyer who can address their settlement needs as quickly and efficiently as possible. In New York, there are a few pointers to keep in mind before proceedings begin:

Legal settlements can be agreed upon before court proceedings. 
If both parties are in agreement on the terms, those terms can be put in an agreement which will form the financial and custodial basis for the divorce.

Legal grounds for divorce in the state of New York:

• Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage form six(6) months or more
• Cruel and inhuman treatment
• Abandonment
• Imprisonment
• Adultery
• Living separate pursuant to a decree or judgment
• Living separate pursuant to a  separation agreement for one(1) or more years

For more helpful information on divorce in the state of New York, contact Scheichet & Davis, P.C., a leading divorce legal firm in New York City.