When a New York couple is going through a divorce, dealing with issues in regards to their children is often their top priority. Courts typically arrange child custody in the best interests of the children. However, life inevitably changes for parents and changing a...
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...
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 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...
When a child has two parents who are able and willing to provide physical, emotional, and financial support, as well as a loving and stable living environment, New York courts will do whatever it can to make sure that both parents remain an important part of the...
For a very long time, it seemed as though the courts favored the mother in child custody cases. That turned around years ago and it is more and more common that fathers are being awarded custody of their children. The court’s decision is justifiable in favor of the...
The much talked about incoming divorce tsunami has failed to hit our shores. Indeed, the divorce rate is at one of lowest levels we have seen in decades. Indeed, out of 1,000 marriages, only about 15 are ending in divorce, according to the Institute for Family...
When it comes to dividing assets in divorce in New York, pets are considered property, just like any other property. However, over the years, the question of pet custody has come up many times and that issue has been incorporated into one of the important areas in...
Property division is a key area of disagreement in a New York divorce. Many might not be completely aware of the laws and terminology that is used as a case moves forward. Equitable distribution is the law in the state, but many people can misinterpret that to mean...
Surrogacy has long been a viable option for heterosexual couples who have health conditions or an inability to conceive, but social perceptions and acceptance of what defines a family have more slowly evolved for members of the LGBT community. Although the process of...
