In many New York family law cases, spousal support is a topic for dispute. The amount of a spousal support order is based on factors such as the standard of living during the marriage, the income of the parties and their needs. Another part of the determination is its...
When you first got married, you probably had it in your mind that it would last forever. Then, you woke up one day and realized that you are no longer happy in your marriage and that you might be happier if you divorced your spouse and moved on with your life. It is...
While two-income homes are common in White Plains and Westchester County, there are still many people in the area who might not work outside the home. Sometimes, this decision is based on personal choices and values. In other cases, the person might suffer a...
Going through the divorce or custody process in New York can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you have never been involved with the court system before. You may have heard of something called collaborative law, but not be sure exactly what it...
Some aspects of property distribution in your divorce may be more complicated than others. Splitting assets, such as bank accounts or personal property, is usually relatively straightforward, but other assets, such as retirement accounts, could be a little more...
When you go through a divorce in New York, you make many decisions involving your property and finances. With everything on your mind, it is easy to overlook how a divorce could impact your taxes. It is important to examine the tax implications of each divorce...
Most people in New York who are going through a divorce have a couple of primary goals in mind: protect personal finances and protect parent-child relationships. If you don’t have children, the case will obviously focus more on the protection of your financial...
Finding out that your marriage is coming to an end can feel like a punch to the gut. And unfortunately, the feeling usually doesn’t go away quickly. This is understandable given that you and your spouse have spent a significant amount of time building your life...
Now that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have decided to divorce, there are a million decisions to make. Many will revolve around your children. Child custody and parenting time are huge considerations, and a big part of that is figuring out ways to make one family...
Divorce is a wrenching, complex unraveling for any couple. But if one of the parents is a foreign national, a whole new dimension of questions and dilemmas is introduced. In the child’s best interest Yet, in New York state, regarding child custody issues, the goal...