What is an uncontested divorce?

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Getting divorced is not always as easy as it seems for many couples in New York. Separating spouses who can remain amicable and agree on important matters, such as the division of assets, child custody, visitation and […]

Parental alienation and how it affects your children

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, January 26, 2017. It is not uncommon for a New York parent to harbor ill feelings towards his or her spouse after the divorce is finalized. But when those feelings spill over into the way he or she interacts with […]

Signs you may be headed for divorce

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, January 19, 2017. One of the hardest decisions married people in New York will ever make is getting divorced. Some couples know when it is time for them to call it quits, others do not. For some partners, the signs […]

You divorced your spouse, not your children

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, January 13, 2017. You are obviously not the only parent in Garden City who does not have custody of his or her children. There is no shame in being a non-custodial parent, although the term is sometimes suspect to […]

3 common factors that contribute to divorce

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, January 12, 2017. People in New York who are contemplating marriage may be surprised to learn that there are some factors that increase the likelihood of divorce. When there are issues that add stress, conflict and turmoil into the situation, […]

Is divorce on your agenda for the new year?

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Divorce is a hot commodity for couples in New York who are bringing in the new year together. Instead of making resolutions about going to the gym, many of them are trying to speed up the divorce […]

Can visitation be enforced if I am denied parent time by my ex?

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Divorce in New York can be such messy affairs, especially when there are children involved. If you are being denied access to your kids by your ex, you may find yourself wondering if there is any […]

Divorces higher among baby boomers

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, December 22, 2016. No matter the age of the couple, divorce is never easy. The divorce rate in New York is dropping because more people are opting to stay married. However, according to Fortune.com, more baby boomers are getting divorced […]

Your divorce needs as much planning as your wedding

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Friday, December 16, 2016. When you prepared for your wedding, you likely spent months planning it. After all, you were preparing for the start of the rest of your life. Are you now considering divorce? Once again, you will be getting […]

Learning effective listening skills

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Couples in New York who have poor listening skills may be headed to divorce. One of the most important aspects of relationships is communication. When it starts to breakdown or is not maintained, couples who may […]