Divorce Resources

There are many resources available to help you explore divorce and mediation, their effects on children and family, the options you have, and the support available before, during, and post-divorce.

Feel free to email BJ with your questions.

Divorce Resources

• BJ’s posts are organized by topic on this Content Index page.
• Looking for Spousal Maintenance and Child Support Calculators?
• The FAQs page answers some basic questions and provides information on income cap changes that affect child support and spousal maintenance.
• Search the site by using the box at the top of the right column.
• For pertinent books and external websites, click on the drop-down menu items listed under the “Resources” menu above. Here is what you will find on those pages:
  • Divorce and Mediation Process Resources. Books, online resources, and Rochester NY divorce workshops.
  • New York State Divorce and Child Custody Information. Find divorce information by state; official NYS divorce information; other sources about divorce in NYS; children, parenting and custody in NYS; grandparents’ rights in NYS.
  • Economics and Finances of Divorce. Books and websites about divorce and money; divorce and property; managing finances well; health insurance; IRS federal taxes and divorce; Social Security and divorce; spousal maintenance in NYS; and business valuation.
  • Credit Scores, Reports, and Divorce. Understanding credit; getting credit reports; understanding credit scores in general; credit scores and divorce.
  • What Happens to Digital Assets in Divorce. How divorce affects digital assets such as books, games, and other digital content.
  • Parenting During Separation and Divorce. Lots of sample checklists and parenting plans; resources located in Rochester NY.
  • Helping Children Cope with Divorce. Books and websites for helping children; books about divorce for children.
  • Pet Custody in Divorce. Pets have become very important to all members of the family.
  • Better Communication in Divorce and Life. Books and resources on communication, relationships, and emotionally coping with divorce.