--- title: Divorce Advice | Divorce description: Divorce | Divorce Firm Long Island's blog, offering insight into the field of law for those in need of services ranging from divorces and separations to child custody agreements and visitation rights. --- [![](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/sunshine-feinstein-logo-1.png?width=500&height=94&name=sunshine-feinstein-logo-1.png)](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com) ## Divorce Advice: Information to Consider The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. ## [7 Qualities of a Great New York Divorce Attorney](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/qualities-of-a-great-new-york-divorce-attorney) Aug 24, 2018 11:15:00 AM // [Divorce](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/topic/divorce) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hubfs/Blog/7-Qualities-of-a-Great-New-York-Divorce-Attorney.jpg) ](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/qualities-of-a-great-new-york-divorce-attorney) When going through a divorce, you're probably worried about several things: the potential outcome, the stress of your marital situation, the financial aspects, and the time and effort involved. A great divorce attorney can alleviate some of these concerns, making sure your case goes more smoothly and helping to achieve a more favorable outcome. [Read More](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/qualities-of-a-great-new-york-divorce-attorney) ## [The Divorce Process in New York State](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/the-divorce-process-in-new-york-state) Aug 3, 2018 2:05:00 PM // [Divorce](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/topic/divorce) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hubfs/Blog/The%20Divorce%20Process%20in%20New%20York%20State.jpg) ](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/the-divorce-process-in-new-york-state) If you’re living in New York State and want a divorce, you may not know exactly where to begin. Whether a mutual decision between you and your spouse or not, undergoing a divorce can be an extremely emotional ordeal. Understanding what typical divorce proceedings entail may therefore help to ease some of the stress and anxiety often associated with this dissolution. [Read More](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/the-divorce-process-in-new-york-state) ## [Property Division in a New York Divorce: How Does It Work?](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/property-division-in-a-new-york-divorce) Jun 29, 2018 9:30:09 AM // [Divorce](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/topic/divorce), [Property Division](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/topic/property-division) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hubfs/Blog/Property%20Division%20in%20a%20New%20York%20Divorce-%20How%20Does%20It%20Work%3F.jpg) ](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/property-division-in-a-new-york-divorce) There are a number of things you will have to address with your spouse during a divorce. This includes child custody and support, spousal maintenance, and of course, property division. [Read More](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/property-division-in-a-new-york-divorce) ## [Advice on Getting a Divorce: 5 Things to Keep in Mind](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/divorce-advice-things-to-keep-in-mind) May 18, 2018 11:05:43 AM // [Divorce](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/topic/divorce) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hubfs/Blog/Advice%20on%20Getting%20a%20Divorce-%205%20Things%20to%20Keep%20in%20Mind.jpg) ](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/divorce-advice-things-to-keep-in-mind) Going through a divorce can be a tough time in a person’s life. You’re faced with so many uncertainties, and sometimes, the light at the end of the tunnel is nowhere to be found. If you get the house, will you even want to stay? When will you see your kids? Will you be able to financially support yourself? How much child support will you have to pay or receive? Will you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse be able to co-parent? Will the kids be okay? How long will it take for the divorce to be finalized? The list goes on, and not knowing the answers may cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. [Read More](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/divorce-advice-things-to-keep-in-mind) ## [Why You Shouldn't Go to Family Court Without a Lawyer](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/why-you-shouldnt-go-to-family-court-without-a-lawyer) Apr 9, 2018 2:35:07 PM // [Child Custody](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/topic/child-custody), [Divorce](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/topic/divorce) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hubfs/Blog/Why%20You%20Shouldn%27t%20Go%20to%20Family%20Court%20Without%20a%20Lawyer.jpg) ](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/advice/why-you-shouldnt-go-to-family-court-without-a-lawyer) Can you start a proceeding in Family Court on your own, without an attorney? Yes. But is it a good idea? 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