Courts recognize prenuptial agreements every day, but it also denies some due to them not meeting legal requirements. When crafting your agreement, it is essential to be sure you understand the law. Findlaw explains that since a prenuptial agreement is a legally...
Year: 2020
Why 61% of divorced women wish they hired financial advisors
Many women working their way through divorces have specific financial goals they wish to achieve, but not nearly as many take steps toward achieving those goals. When you divorce, you may focus on purchasing a new home, putting away more for retirement or creating a...
Will deferred compensation get split up in your New York divorce?
Couples with significant assets acquired during their marriage will have to spend more time and energy considering the right way to divide those assets if they get divorced. Instead of straightforward and simple assets that may be easy to put a price on and fairly...
Joint business ownership and divorce
When a married couple owns a business together and decides to divorce, one of the biggest considerations is what happens to the business. This can add tremendous complexity to an already challenging situation. Each spouse needs to evaluate the situation without...
Assault charges filed against father involved in custody dispute
Divorce proceedings in New York can easily become contentious. One often sees the strong positive emotions that a couple once shared with each other quickly turn in the opposite direction due to the complexities that inevitably accompany any divorce case. A lack of...
What are your most valuable assets?
As you prepare for divorce, there are many steps you can take to ease your stress and position you for future success. One of the best things you can do is create a list of all your marital assets. This is important, as these are the assets that will quickly move to...
How social media sharing could impact high-asset divorces
Social media can be a very beneficial tool. If you are high-profile or a successful professional, your social media presence may establish your brand and help you connect with potential customers or clients. Even if you keep your social media use relatively private,...
Custodial parent relocation basics
While divorce is generally not an easy process for two married people at any time, the issue becomes even more complicated when you have children. One of the most complex child custody situations pertains to relocation. Many concerns surround a custodial parent moving...
What happens if my spouse does not want a divorce but I do?
Even under the best circumstances divorce can be messy and complicated. This is especially true if you want a divorce and your spouse does not. This may result in even more stress, and you may wonder if the judge will grant you a divorce if only one party wants one....
How do courts determine spousal maintenance payments?
With your divorce agreement, you must pay spousal maintenance. It is not the amount of the payments you focus on; it is how the court calculates payments. Forbes provides several factors that determine maintenance payments. Know which parts of your income courts...