Our Client's Can Now Track the Status of their Divorce Case Online

When a client engages a firm to process their divorce procedure, it would most certainly create a further feeling of trust and confidence if that client could track the status of their divorce case. Many firms make promises that they unfortunately do not keep.

The office of DivorceFilers.com not only promises to do what they say but they stand behind their 32 year's of experience in the divorce industry by creating an atmosphere of "transparency," trust and coinfidence since the client can now track the status of their divorce case "24/7." They can do this by clicking on the link located at the bottom the the first page of the DivorceFilers.com website entitled "SUPREME COURT CASE STATUS." By doing this, the client can be reassured that their case is on file in the Supreme Court processing system and that they are well on their way to obtaining a final Judgment of Divorce.

For further information on just how the dedicated staff at DivorceFilers.com can help you process and file your divorce in the most efficient manner where YOU DO NOTHING and the staff at Divorcefilers.com "DOES IT ALL FOR YOU," please visit our website located at Divorcefilers.com or call us for a no-obligation in-person or telephonic consultation at 212-608-1630.

DivorceFilers.com is the fast, efficient, way to an Uncontested Divorce.

Keeping the Divorce Process Friendly

Divorce Does Not Have To Be Bitter

If you are married and socialize with a group of friends on a regular basis, at some point at least one couple if not several couples in that group will go through a divorce. It's inevitable. The divorce statistics are too high. Almost one in every two marriages ends in divorce these days and most of those divorces turn ugly. You know, you see it all the time. The "once" loving couple is now slinging mud at each other from across an expensive conference table in a high-powered attorney's office. But, it doesn't have to be that way.

• First Marriages: 45 percent to 50 percent end in divorce
• Second Marriage: 60 percent to 67 percent end in divorce
• Third Marriage 70 percent to 73 percent end in divorce [1]

The following scenario is typical of the type of divorce this firm handles through the eyes of the wife. It is based on the concept that couples do not have to hate each other or be bitter through the process of divorce:

Now, we're getting divorced. And are we sad? Sure. Am I blaming my husband for the divorce? Absolutely not. Is he blaming me? No. We tried to fix it but it didn't work. We loved each other and spent 12 years together but we shouldn't be married anymore. The best part is that we are taking responsibility for our part in the breakup of the marriage. There isn't any anger or hatred because we're not blaming each other. And by owning our own crap, our nine-year-old daughter is completely fine about us getting divorced. Yes, she's sad -- like we are -- but she's ok.


Some advice if you are considering divorce:

• If you're unhappy, go to your spouse and tell them what's wrong. Be completely honest.

• Communicate to your spouse and figure out if the two of you want to make an effort to save the marriage or not. No pretending to be innocent and harboring bad feeling.

• Look at your role in why the marriage is breaking up and own your crap. Don't just blame the other person.

• Communicate the truth about the marriage. Walk away knowing it was both of you who contributed to the downfall of your marriage. It's a powerful feeling.

Finally, do not waste your hard-earned money on legal fees when going through the process of divorce. Keep the money in the family. There is no need to litigate or “fight it out.” Most matters can be amicably resolved and the paperwork can and should be handled by professionals who are dedicated to saving you money.

Call us for a complimentay consultation. We have been handling divorce procedures for since 1981 for couples who do not wish to waste their time or money. Visit us at www.divorcefilers.com or call us at 212-608-1630. Our e-mail is: info@divorcefilers.com

Automatic Orders: What are they?

Automatic Orders

An “Automatic Orders” bill was signed by Governor Patterson and effective on September 1, 2009 in New York. 

The Automatic Orders bill amends the Domestic Relations Law and requires that specific automatic orders be served upon the Defendant along with the Summons.  The automatic orders are binding upon the Plaintiff when the action for divorce is commenced, i.e., when the Summons is filed in the County Clerk’s office, and binding upon the Defendant when he is served with the orders.  The orders remain in effect during the matrimonial action unless terminated or modified by court order or stipulation of the parties.  There are five automatic orders as follows:

          

 1.         Neither party can sell, transfer, encumber, conceal, assign, remove or dispose of any property (including real estate, personal property, cash accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bank accounts, cars and boats) individually or jointly held by the parties, except in the usual course of business, for customary and usual household expenses or for reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with the matrimonial action.

 2.         Neither party can transfer, encumber, assign, remove withdraw or in any way dispose of any tax deferred funds, stocks or any other assets held in any individual retirement accounts, 401(k) accounts, profit sharing plans, Keogh accounts, or any other pension or retirement account, and the parties can further refrain from applying for or requesting the payment of retirement benefits or annuity payments of any kind, without the consent of the other party or order of the court.

 3.         Neither party can incur unreasonable debts, such as by borrowing against any credit line secured by the family residence, further encumbering any assets, or unreasonably using credit cards or cash advances against credit cards, except in the usual course of business or for customary or usual household expenses, or for reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with the matrimonial action.

 4.         Neither party can cause the other or the children of the marriage to be removed from any existing medical, hospital and dental insurance coverage and each party must maintain the insurance coverage in full force and effect. 

          

 5.         Neither party can change the beneficiaries of any existing life insurance policies and each party must maintain the existing life insurance, automobile insurance, homeowners and renters insurance policies in full force and effect.

           For assistance in processing a simple, friendly, uncontested divorce in New York at an extremely low cost contact Divorcefilers by visiting us at divorcefilers.com or by calling us toll-free at 1-888-224-6800.

Marriage On The Rocks?

Is your Marriage Headed for Divorce?

The fact that 50 percent of American marriages end in divorce has inspired a slew of research into the secrets of long-lasting marriages.

The latest research reveals the types of marriages that are at the highest risk for divorce — and what people can do to lower their risk.

The new research focuses in particular on communication styles and positive-to-negative interactions, Maslin explained.
Techniques That Don't Work

Some of this new research debunks conventional wisdom on marriage counseling. For example, it suggests that a popular counseling technique called "active listening" doesn't work. "Active Listening" or "parroting" is a widely used technique in couples therapy in which one spouse complains about the other and the other spouse repeats the complaint in his or her own words and says, "I hear what you're saying."

Also, traditional counseling encourages couples to give up their idealized view of relationships and romance, but this new research shows that people with the highest expectations for marriage have the best marriages.

The study identified five types of marriages and their risk for divorce as:

Pursuer Distancer
Highest Risk
Typically the wife raises problems; the husband dismisses them and/or refuses to talk about them.

Disengaged
High Risk
These are emotionally distant individuals who don't need intimacy, and lack mutual interests.

Operatic
High Risk
This is characterized by a tumultuous and volatile relationship, marked by cycles of fighting and making up.

Cohesive Individuated
Low Risk
The hallmarks of this type of marriage are shared responsibilities, autonomy, and a view of marriage as a refuge.

Traditional
Lowest Risk
These couples share a traditional interpretation of gender roles.


One of the divorce prediction researchers, Dr. John Gottman of the University of Washington, calculated that strong marriages have at least a 5-to-1 ratio of positive to negative interactions. When the ratio starts to drop, the risk of divorce rises.

The study videotaped thousands of couples and coded positive and negative facial expressions, body language and comments. Something as simple as an eye-rolling after a spouse comments can be a strong indication of future divorce, according to the study.

Some of this research focused on the timing of divorce. While half of all divorces occur in the first seven years of marriage, a study published this spring in Family Process claimed that another risky time for divorce is in midlife.

The study followed 79 couples married an average of five years. Four years after the research commenced, 9 percent had divorced. After the 14-year study, 22 couples divorced — 28 percent in total.

The study points out that marrying younger than 25 dramatically raises divorce risk. Also, age difference is a risk factor when the woman is much older than the man but the reverse isn't a problem.

The child factor is also a factor in marriage happiness. Studies show that after the birth of a child, most couples become dissatisfied with the marriage. But the same study shows that the birth makes the marriage less likely to end in divorce.

If you believe that a divorce is the only way to move forward, please contact us for a complimentary consultation. Please visit www.divorcefilers.com or call 1-888-224-6800.

Welcome to Our New Website

DivorceFilers.com has been in business since 1981. Our first website was published in the year 2000 and has undergone several updates and revisions. We have recently updated our website with a new look and added new information. Please feel free to contact us for a free telephone or in-office consultation. Call us at 212-608-1630 or vist us on the web at divorcefilers.com.

DivorceFilers.com finalizes Divorce # 100,000

DivorceFilers.com just completed divorce number 100,000 on January 2, 2013. The firm has been in business since 1981 and is proud of its long history of fast, economical service to the New York community. If you need a fast, reliable and low cost divorce, call the dedicated staff at DivorceFilers.com to schedule a complimentary consultation either in-person or on the phone. DivorceFilers.com is conveniently located in lower Manhattan at 225 Broadway, Suite 700, New York, New York  10007.