You and your spouse are going your separate ways, but you still need to determine custody. Even if you believe you have what it takes to provide a better upbringing for your children, you’ll have to get the court to agree. Studies have shown the when asking what is in...
You and your partner may not be filing for divorce, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t discuss the state of your assets. Having a plan laid out to make clear the state of your assets can save you both a lot of trouble in the future. 22% of people get divorced over...
Just as every marriage is unique, every divorce comes with its own specific circumstances. These circumstances affect divorce mediation, determining arrangements for parenting plans, child support, division of marital property and spousal maintenance. Spousal...
A successful custody agreement preserves a child’s relationship with both parents. However, in some instances, when there is great strife between the parents, one parent will demean or disparage the other to such an extent they negatively alter the child’s view of the...
You and your spouse chose not to get a prenuptial agreement when you were engaged, but things rarely stay the same as they once were. Perhaps the assets of one partner have dramatically increased since the wedding. Maybe the partner who is not the primary earner has...
Many people may assume incorrectly that a prenuptial agreement is only beneficial to engaged couples who are nervous about the possibility of divorce. However, that is not the case. A prenuptial agreement is not a fail-safe for faulty marriages. A prenuptial agreement...
As you enter the process of divorce, you likely have serious questions about what will happen to your assets, particularly if you possess a high-value estate. If you are the primary breadwinner, you may worry about New York’s fair and equitable policy for property...
Though filing divorce papers first can benefit anybody looking for an advantage, it can be especially beneficial for high-net-worth individuals. As someone with stature, a reputation to uphold, or an abundance of property and assets you'd like to protect, financial...
Dividing property in a divorce can present wealthy New York couples with unique challenges. It can be especially tricky if the couple’s assets are interwoven and require an appraisal. Complex assets couples may share include businesses, retirement accounts, trusts and...
