There is an important difference between the different types of property a couple may possess when it comes to the property division process. Only marital property is generally subject to the property division process, unlike separate property which is usually not...
Child custody disputes can be highly contentious, with each parent thinking that they know what’s best for their child. This oftentimes leads to fierce negotiations and even litigation. That means that if you’re in one of these situations now, then you need to be...
When a White Plains area couple becomes engaged they are full of excitement and anticipation for the next big step in their lives. Wedding planning can be a couple’s new full-time job, full of appointments, researching of venues and the best cake flavors, shopping for...
When a Westchester area resident gets engaged it is an exciting time for the couple. There are so many fun plans to make including researching receptions venues, trying on wedding dresses, interviewing photographers, etc. But a couple should not get too wrapped up in...
One of the most stressful subject for residents of Westchester County as they approach a possible divorce is how will the couple’s property be divided. The topic is probably most concerning for individuals who came to the marriage with significant wealth or acquired...
Whatever the child custody concerns are that parents may have during their divorce process, it is helpful to know how child custody is determined. Child custody in New York is determined based on what is best for the child. How what is best for the child is reached is...
A divorce is a legal process that releases two people from their marital bonds. It is also, however, an emotional process that can cause stress and concern for parents and children alike. One of the most important aspects of working through a divorce is establishing...
Although divorce can be a highly emotional process, it’s also a major financial transaction. New York is an equitable division state, which means that marital assets are divided fairly amongst the parties, which rarely means that those assets are divided equally. This...
Many New Yorkers are single parents who are raising their children in a separate household from the other parent. Most of the time, both parents must follow the orders of New York family courts when it comes to custody and parenting time. While one hopes that child...
Divorce is messy. After so many years of marriage, the spouses’ lives become so intertwined that it becomes difficult to disentangle them. For example, it’s likely that one spouse is economically dependent on the other. The courts recognize that it may be difficult...
