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Child Support New York

Child Support Considerations for Wealthier Spouses in a Divorce in New York

By Andrea Vacca

Wealthier, higher-earning, spouses in New York divorces face unique child support-related challenges. To navigate these waters, you need a thoughtful approach that both safeguards your financial interests and ensures your child’s well-being and stability. Here’s a personalized guide to help…

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High-Asset Divorce

How Do I Build the Right Divorce Team For My High-Asset Divorce?

By Andrea Vacca

Complex financial issues can make an already difficult divorce process even more challenging. For this reason, assembling the right team for your high-asset divorce is one of the most important steps to take early in the divorce process. Having a…

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Filing Taxes During and After a Divorce

By Andrea Vacca

Handling your tax returns can be a daunting task, and when you are filing after a divorce, the complexity increases. It is important to ensure a seamless collaboration between your divorce attorney and accountant to address current and future tax-related…

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Seek a Divorce in January

Why is January Considered Divorce Month?

By Andrea Vacca

With the new year comes new beginnings-the holiday decorations are packed away, the kids head back to school, and many of us are inspired to start anew. Due to these and various other factors, many couples reevaluate their relationships at…

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My Marriage is Over. What Do I Need to Do Now?

My Marriage is Over. What Do I Need to Do Now?

By Andrea Vacca

If you realize your marriage is over, but you have no idea what to do next, know that you are not alone in facing this challenging situation. This is, undoubtedly, one of the most difficult parts of the process to…

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Divorce Will Affect Your Adult Children

How Your Divorce Will Affect Your Adult Children

By Vacca Family Law Group

Divorce reshapes not just the lives of a couple but the entire family, even if the children are grown. It is not unusual for a couple with grown adult children to think that their divorce won’t have a significant impact…

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Divorcing with Substantial Assets Consider a Collaborative Approach

Divorcing with Substantial Assets? Consider a Collaborative Approach

By Vacca Family Law Group

So, you find yourself in a divorce, but it is not just any divorce—it involves the substantial assets that you and your spouse have accumulated during your marriage. Your emotions are already high, and the complexities seem overwhelming. As you…

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Holiday Planning for Divorcing Parents – Part 3

Holiday Planning for Divorcing Parents – Part 3: Celebrating the Holidays After the Divorce Is Final

By Andrea Vacca

As difficult as it may have been to reach an agreement with your ex regarding how to spend the holidays with your children after your divorce, your work as a parent to make sure your child’s holidays are happy is…

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Holiday Planning for Divorcing Parents

Holiday Planning for Divorcing Parents – Part 2: How Collaborative Divorce Supports Creative Solutions for Spending the Holidays Together

By Andrea Vacca

Divorcing during the holidays is not easy for you or your children, but it may be unavoidable. So what is the best way to divorce if you want to maintain holiday traditions while minimizing the impact your divorce will have…

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Holiday Planning for Divorcing Parents

Holiday Planning for Divorcing Parents – Part 1: Putting the Children First

By Andrea Vacca

For most people, the holiday season is the happiest of times, but for families in the middle of a divorce or after the conclusion of a divorce, this season can be the toughest. Parents often say their top goal in…

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Unique Issues Men Often Deal With in Divorce

Unique Issues Men Often Deal With in Divorce

By Andrea Vacca

Divorce is difficult for everyone, but there are significant differences in how men and women come to terms with divorce. The unique issues men in heterosexual relationships face when divorcing can further complicate the divorce process if not properly addressed…

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Collaborative Divorce and Mediation in the Spotlight

The New Era of Amicable Celebrity Divorces: Collaborative Divorce and Mediation in the Spotlight

By Andrea Vacca

In a world where divorce has historically been synonymous with bitterness and blame, 2023 has been a hallmark year for celebrity splits. From music artists Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift to actors Hugh Jackman, Sophia Vergara, and Reese…

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