Obtaining a fair child custody arrangement is a top priority for most New York parents. After all, the quantity and quality of time you spend with your child can impact their well-being and dictate the dynamics of your relationship with them. But all of this can be...
Year: 2024
Types of spousal support available in a New York divorce
Many spouses choose to step away from their careers after getting married to take care of the household and their children, while their spouses work to earn an income to support the family. However, if the couple ends up getting a divorce, a stay-at-home spouse may be...
Marital property and the equitable distribution of assets
When New York residents are contemplating divorce, the division of assets and debt is probably one of their primary concerns about the legal process. When it comes to property and debt division, there are two main terms that our readers should be familiar with:...
Can you move with your child if you are subject to a custody order?
When you are are a parent subject to a child custody order, it isn't so easy to just pick up and move. This is particularly true if you are the primary custodial parent and you wish to move with your child. Both parents have rights and responsibilities with respect to...
What is different about a high-asset divorce?
At a high level, divorces in households with high income or a lot of wealth work the same way as any other divorce. The same New York laws still apply. Legally speaking, the process is also the same. But when it comes to high-asset divorce, the details are what really...
What are my chances of getting sole legal custody?
New York law recognizes two types of child custody: legal and physical. Physical custody is also referred to as parenting time. Legal custody refers to the right to make major decisions for the child, while physical custody involves who the child lives with and when....
Basic facts to get started on a divorce
Thousands of divorce cases are filed in New York every year. Hopefully, before they proceed with filing these cases, New York residents take plenty of time to familiarize themselves with how these types of cases are handled in the courtroom. Those who do are likely to...
How should I file taxes when going through a divorce?
There are many issues that need to be handled during a New York divorce. Filing taxes is an issue that could easily be overlooked but if your divorce is pending during tax season, how you file your taxes is another topic to address. To the Internal Revenue Service,...
Protecting your business from divorce
Everyone knows that a divorce can wreak havoc with one's personal finances. For business owners, a divorce also has the potential to do serious damage to their company's bottom line -- and its long-term future. In this blog post, we'll discuss why that is, and what...
Invalidating a pre-marital agreement in New York
Pre-marital agreements have become very common in New York State, especially between persons who have had prior marriages. While a well-drafted premarital agreement can resolve many issues efficiently and without the anger or frustration that can accompany property...