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Alimony & Child Support in New York: Why the Math Matters

Alimony & Child Support in New York: Why the Math Matters

Alimony? Child support? Income caps? If your eyes glaze over when divorce finances come up, this post is your no-nonsense crash course. People hate math, but they love money. And nothing proves it more than a divorce consult. The minute I start talking about support numbers, everyone suddenly becomes a “math expert.” Spreadsheets appear, calculators come out, and suddenly it’s all about the formulas.

But here’s the truth: support in New York is part math, part strategy.

In this blog, I cover the basics, run the numbers, and show you how people actually negotiate support in real life. Spousal maintenance and child support can make or break a divorce settlement. This post demystifies New York’s latest support laws, complete with updated 2025 caps, sample calculations, and smart strategies for high earners, caregivers, and everyone in between.

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How One Woman Quietly Took Back Control, and Her Freedom

How One Woman Quietly Took Back Control, and Her Freedom

I know an incredible mother of four, let’s call her Anne. She’s now in a happy, stable second marriage with her supportive husband, a fellow schoolteacher. They’re raising twin toddlers in a home complete with a white picket fence. But her life wasn’t always so peaceful.

Anne’s first husband was a controlling, verbally abusive police officer who drank heavily and cheated often. When Anne pushed back, he threatened to use his job and income to take the kids and ruin her in court. But instead of giving in to fear, Anne made a quiet plan, and started with her finances.

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Serving Divorce Papers by Email, Text, or Facebook? Yes: It’s a Thing.

Welcome to divorce in the digital age.

When people think of being served divorce papers, they often picture the dramatic movie version: someone in a hoodie jumping out of the bushes and slapping papers into your hand with a smug “You’ve been served!”

But in 2025, service of process has evolved, and in many cases, it’s gone digital.

In New York and other states, the law traditionally requires personal service of a divorce summons, meaning a third party must hand the papers directly to your spouse. This officially notifies them that the divorce has been filed and gives the court jurisdiction to move the case forward.

But what happens when your spouse can’t be found… or simply refuses to cooperate?

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When Divorce and Mental Health Collide: Why Treatment Plans Matter in Family Law

Celebrity divorces tend to dominate headlines for all the wrong reasons: scandals, breakdowns, and drama. But behind every headline is a lesson for family lawyers, judges, and parents navigating the hardest chapter of their lives. The unfolding saga of Kelley and Scott Wolf is one of those moments.

In August 2025, Kelley Wolf was arrested in Utah and charged with electronic harassment and doxxing, after allegedly posting her estranged husband Scott Wolf’s personal information online, as reported by many media outlets. The court’s response was swift: Kelley was ordered to stay at least 300 feet away from Scott and their three children, banned from contacting them, and required to undergo court-ordered psychological and medical treatment.

This wasn’t just about punishment. It was about protection, stability, and creating a path forward in a case where the children’s well-being was on the line.

Let’s discuss how these issues are treated by the courts:

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