New York law requires divorcing couples to divide their marital property in a way that meets standards of fairness under state law. These assets can include everything from household furniture to complex investments, and more. Dividing some types of property is...
Month: October 2021
‘Nesting’ can help kids get through parents’ divorce
A divorce is hard on everyone in a family, and often it's hardest on young children. Thoughtful parents going through a divorce try to protect their children from the emotional fallout of a divorce, but there's only so much they can do to shelter them from the...
What to include in a prenuptial agreement
When a couple decides to get married, divorce is rarely on their minds. However, divorce is a reality that many couples have to deal with a later stage. The marriage may sometimes be short and it may sometimes be long but as a couple continues living together, their...
How child custody and what is best for the child is determined
It is important that a child custody arrangement is in the best interests of the child. The family law court uses a variety of factors to determine what is in the best interests of the child as a child custody and parenting plan is developed. Child custody factors...