The Divorce Handbook

Welcome to TheDivorceHandbook.net (an affiliate of NYDivorceLawFirm.org), the online resource for women facing divorce. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about divorce – from finding a top divorce attorney to dealing with child custody and/or alimony issues. This site is dedicated to keeping you informed on how to protect yourself before, during, and after divorce proceedings.

When you got married you intended to stay married until your death or the death of your spouse. Because marriage is a fiduciary relationship, or a relationship of trust, you have probably taken actions with respect to children, money, real property, and other issues very important to your life, that have been consistent with the continuation of your marriage. Once you decide to pursue to divorce, however, a relationship that was fiduciary suddenly becomes adversarial, and plans made for an intact marriage must suddenly change to plans that are best for you and your children. This change in direction is abrupt and confusing, and professional help is generally advised.

When you and your spouse start down the road to divorce (or separation), you will want to make sure you have a good divorce attorney on your side. We have information about what divorce lawyers can do for you and how you can find someone who meets your needs.

You may feel overwhelmed as you face divorce. That’s why we’ve put together divorce tips and advice for how to proceed. Knowledge is power, so get the information you need to protect yourself and assert your rights.

It is also important for you to know how the law works, and how it can work in your favor. We have information about divorce law, including New York divorce laws, in addition to information about child support, child custody and visitation laws. We will help to empower you. It’s in your best interest to familiarize yourself with the law and how it pertains to your individual situation.

We also give you access to our library of divorce forms you need, including New York-specific forms. You can also order divorce books, including The Divorce Handbook for Women, directly from our site. Additional divorce resources include information about how to prepare financially, an overview of the divorce process and your representation options, and links to other sites with useful information.