Choosing to mediate your divorce is a good idea, especially if your divorce involves complex property division. Many divorcing New York couples are using mediation as an alternative to traditional litigation, in the hopes that they will save time and money. While...
Sometimes you want to live apart from your spouse, but you do not necessarily want to end your marriage. Other times you and your spouse know divorce is right for you. Legal separation and divorce, however, are not the same thing. Legal separation versus divorce If...
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is certainly true when it comes to sharing child custody after your divorce. A comprehensive, detailed custody order provides for virtually every contingency. Both you and your ex will have a clear picture...
Winter break is almost here for many New York children, much to their delight. Many parents like to travel out of state to visit family or take a vacation while their child has time off from school. But if a parent is divorced, taking their child out of state even for...
In some cases, spousal support can provide a critical financial lifeline. But, as often happens in life, circumstances can change, including a person’s need for or ability to pay spousal support. Requesting modification of spousal support Under New York law, a party...
In order to achieve a fair outcome in a divorce, it is important that parties have access to financial information and evidence about the other party. In some cases, a party may try to conceal assets to avoid fair property distribution. Or a party may attempt to hide...
Parties to a divorce often ask about the tax implications of child and spousal support. With a top federal tax bracket of 37% and top New York state bracket of 10.9%, it is important to consider the tax impact of divorce, including which party is responsible for...
It’s no secret that raising children in New York can be expensive. Following a divorce, child support is often a critical financial resource that can play a significant role in a child’s life. When one parent lives outside the country, a common concern is how to...
There are many reasons why a couple decides to get divorced in New York. They could have irreconcilable differences where they can no longer get along. Or they may have just grown apart with little animosity and a simple desire to move on with their lives. There are,...
Divorces are often depicted as messy and filled with disputes. While a marriage does not end because spouses are happy and get along, this does not mean that all divorces are difficult and combative. The divorce process can be handled amicably, which can help parties...