Trading stocks is one of the most popular forms of investing. For many New Yorkers, the stock market significantly contributes to providing financial security. As such, if you're thinking about marriage, you may be wondering how to protect your investments.
The law views stocks and other investments as assets,...
Many divorcing couples in New York may assume that each spouse pays for their own divorce attorney, but this isn’t always the case. When couples negotiate the split of joint assets and property, one of the considerations is whether one spouse will pay the attorney's fees for the other.
Domestic violence can include a physical assault, controlling, harassing behavior, financial and other abuse. If you fear for your safety or the safety of your children, you may need to seek an order of protection to keep yourself and your children safe from the offending party.
If you feel...
Deciding who gets custody of a child is often a life-altering decision. The court will consider many factors when determining a suitable custody arrangement for the child and the parents.
In some cases, the judge may consider a child’s preferences when making the decision. However, whether the judge will...
Under New York law and the U.S. Constitution, fathers and mothers have equal legal rights. Both parents stand on equal footing in the eyes of the court.
Here are some suggestions about how to use that principle of equality to protect your rights as a dad.
