New City NY Family Law Blog

Many New York television lovers have probably watched an episode of ABC's "The Bachelor" at some point. The reality show is one of America's favorite guilty pleasures. The series is filled with heartbreak and passionate romance--all distinguished by a recurring rose ceremony at the end of each episode. If you are a fan, you may have already heard that Chris Harrison, host of this series, is getting a divorce from his wife of 18 years. In this process, the TV personality will undoubtedly have to deal with property division matters and issues regarding his children.

Recently, Harrison and Gwen Jones announced that they would be separating after nearly two decades together. Currently, the couple lives in California with their two children.

As many New York residents know, nontraditional family structures are very common these days. With varying family configurations, child custody or visitation issues are more and more relevant. Did you know that an increasing number of firstborns in the country have unmarried parents? These numbers have transformed significantly in recent years.

The percentage of firstborns to women cohabitating with a male increased from 12 percent in 2002 to 22 percent in 2006 to 2010. In addition, the percentage of cohabiting new fathers rose from 18 to 25 percent. These statistics come from the National Center for Health Statistics, which is based on data collected from 2006 to 2010.

When couples get married, of course, they never hope to divorce. Nevertheless, as many New York residents know, divorce happens. When it does, it is important that you protect your rights. One way to do this is through a prenuptial agreement.

This type of contract allows individuals to shield their financial interests before entering a marriage. However, it is not uncommon for a prenuptial agreement to be in dispute during a divorce.

Many New York basketball fans would probably agree that Allen Iverson was one of the greatest point guards to have ever played in the NBA. When his career took off in 2001, he married his wife, Tawanna. However, the couple's marriage struggled throughout the rest of Iverson's basketball career in the United States. During his marriage, rumors surfaced that Iverson may have been unfaithful. Now, as the couple deals with a pending divorce, Tawanna has filed court documents asking the basketball player to submit a list of every woman he had sexual encounters with during their decade-long marriage.

The drama started when Iverson's wife filed for divorce in 2010. She dropped the petition when the couple attempted to reconcile their differences. Ultimately, when things were not working out, Tawanna filed for divorce again in the summer of 2011. In her recent petition, she requests custody of the couple's five children, child support and alimony.