In New York, marital property is divided under “equitable distribution” statutes. This means that courts divide property equitably which does not always mean equally. New York judges will consider a number of factors to determine how the marital property is divided.
In some circumstances, one spouse may have contributed...
For anyone considering divorce in New York, one of the first questions is how long will it take to get divorced.
Divorce proceedings can vary greatly depending on any shared assets, finances, children, disagreements, and other variables between a couple. No two divorces are exactly the same.
Divorce is stressful and emotional for many reasons. Couples are forced to divide everything, from real estate to debt, in a way that is fair for both individuals. Stock options and stock units are among the assets that may require distribution, depending on when they were acquired.
Dividing...
For many New Yorkers, ending a marriage eventually means starting a new relationship. It’s not uncommon for recently divorced people to start a new chapter in their lives by dating.
While many states across the country frown heavily upon spouses who date while a divorce is pending, New York’s...
A common issue in many New York divorce cases is determining how legal fees are paid. Even in an uncontested divorce, divorcing from your spouse can be a major expense. This is why New York law is designed to provide relief for spouses who may be at a financial disadvantage.
Alimony can be even less popular than child support to those who are ordered to pay it by the court. But just like child support, there can be consequences for failing to pay alimony. These consequences can range from penalties, suspension of licenses, and even the possibility of jail time.
One of the fundamental rights of parenthood is the right to parent your child. This includes not only being able to spend time with your child but also participating in child-rearing decisions.
As a parent, you and your co-parent decide where your child goes to school, what religion or...
Divorce is always stressful, no matter who you are (or who you’re divorcing!). It’s essential to make sure you have an exceptional, experienced divorce mediator.
When spouses begin discussing the possibility of a divorce, many consider mediation as an alternative to a high-conflict, costly litigation system. Mediation can...
Divorce, separation, and breakups often mean that two parties who previously worked to support one household are now required to support themselves and/or their children in two separate household. Spousal and child support is intended to ensure that the financial burdens are fairly allocated so the spouse with less income receives...
Lots of people initially insist that they want full custody. Custody is not a completely binary option where either parent has “full” custody. Custody can best be understood as a spectrum of options involving legal decision-making custody, physical/residential custody, and parenting time/visitation schedules.
When most people indicate they...
