Child custody agreements are designed to provide stability, but life doesn’t always go according to plan. When your family circumstances change, your custody arrangement may also need to change. Fortunately, New York law permits custody modifications under certain conditions.
If you're wondering whether you can modify a custody...
The explosive growth of cryptocurrency has added a layer of complexity to marriage and divorce in New York. What was once limited to real estate, retirement accounts, and personal property has expanded to include digital wallets, NFTs, and volatile cryptocurrency portfolios.
As couples enter marriage with a broader array...
Blending families through marriage is exciting, but it also comes with added responsibility. If you or your partner has children from a prior relationship, planning can help avoid confusion and protect everyone involved. A prenuptial agreement can serve as a valuable tool to clarify financial responsibilities, inheritance rights, and long-term goals.
When couples create a prenuptial agreement, they often want flexibility. One way to build that in is through a sunset clause, a provision that causes the contract (or parts of it) to expire after a certain period of time. But what actually happens when that day comes?
If you’re...
When people think about prenuptial agreements, they often picture luxury assets, family businesses, or large inheritances. However, one of the most valuable assets many people bring into a marriage, especially later in life, is their retirement savings. Whether you’re decades into your career or recently remarried, protecting your financial future starts with...
Prenuptial agreements are designed to provide clarity, prevent conflict, and protect both parties in the event of divorce. But sometimes, despite best efforts, a prenup is contested in court. When that happens, enforcement isn’t automatic, and not all agreements hold up. This blog discusses factors courts consider when deciding whether an...
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is more than a formality—it’s a legal contract that can shape your financial future. Whether you’re protecting family assets, planning for a second marriage, or simply creating clarity, it’s important to make sure your prenup holds up under New York law.
One question...
When you’re getting married, it’s natural to focus on the present—your relationship, your wedding, and your shared future. But for many professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-income earners, the future holds significant financial growth.
Whether you're on track to make partner, planning to launch a business, or expecting to receive stock...
When most people think about prenuptial agreements, they picture discussions about who owns what, how property will be divided, or what happens to a business if the marriage ends. But there’s another side of the financial conversation that often matters just as much—debt.
If you or your partner...
When a celebrity's divorce makes the news, it’s easy to focus on the drama. But behind the headlines are real legal issues that can apply to any couple, especially when it comes to prenuptial agreements.
Sometimes, the best lessons come from those with the most at stake. Here...
