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...
Divorce
How long do spousal support payments last in New York?
A divorce can represent a path to happiness for both parties involved, but the dissolution of a marriage presents some ongoing issues that may require a court order. One such issue is that of spousal support. You may wonder, if I owe or deserve spousal support, how...
Can property be sold and debt accrued during a New York divorce?
Property division disputes in divorce can get ugly. People going through a divorce naturally want to make sure they get a fair share of the marital property, but some go too far. It is important to know how the law prevents either party from transferring, concealing,...
Can a stay-at-home dad receive spousal support?
Do the financial implications of your divorce have you feeling uneasy? If so, then you might take comfort knowing that there are things that you can do to increase your chances of finding financial stability post-divorce. While that might include aggressively...
Temporary spousal support: A lesser-known form of alimony
Amid all the emotions stirred by divorce, it can be difficult to work through the many issues which need to be resolved. Alimony is one such issue. Will alimony be necessary? If so, how much and for how long? The tendency is to think of spousal support in the context...
Is there a way to divorce without going to court?
Your marriage might have failed, but does that mean your divorce also has to be contentious? While constant arguments may have led to your divorce, these arguments do not need to bleed into the divorce process. There may be a better way to divorce without having to...
For high-earners, child support can be a contentious issue
Like other states, New York has a set formula that courts are supposed to use when deciding on child support. In a divorce or other family law proceeding, this formula is supposed to ensure that parents in similar financial situations pay similar amounts of child...
Can cohabitation end a spousal support obligation in New York?
Your financial future is at stake in your divorce proceedings. We don’t say that to frighten you, but instead to stress the importance of being prepared to address the legal issues that await you. Yet, even once all is said and done in your divorce case you may find...
Defeating a prenuptial agreement in a New York divorce
Recognizing that the future can be uncertain, most lawyers advise their clients to sign a prenuptial agreement in order to resolve important issue that are certain to arise if the couple decides to end their marriage. Many couples, especially those owning significant...
Filing your taxes after a divorce
Filing your taxes always seems complicated, and if you were recently separated or divorce there are some changes you will want to make when filing this year’s tax documents. This is because getting a divorce impacts how you file and what tax credits you can claim. How...