When couples talk about division during divorce, they talk about property and asset division. How can you divide your home or the wealth you accumulate during your marriage. An equally complex division, however, includes your debt. According to Experian, your debt...
Year: 2022
How do you handle long distance custody arrangements?
When dealing with child custody, a parent who has to deal with long distances may wonder whether or not they will get a fair share of their child's time. This valid question plagues everyone from military members to those who must care for sick or elderly relatives....
What constitutes marital property in New York?
One of the most difficult topics to negotiate in a New York divorce case is property division. If you are like many other people who are going through a divorce, you may find the idea of separating all positions you received throughout your marriage a little...
Understanding the difference between legal and physical custody
When the relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends but you both plan to continue to coparent with one another, you may need to pursue custody over your son or daughter through New York’s family court system. If you do so, it is important that you...
The reasons why you might want a prenuptial agreement
If you are planning to get married in the near future, it may be worth considering a prenuptial agreement. Such an agreement will typically override New York property division laws assuming that it is created properly. Let's take a closer look at some of the reasons...
Can you collect Social Security using an ex-spouse’s record?
When you and your New York husband or wife divorce, you may have concerns about getting by financially without the help of your spouse. If you are nearing retirement age, you may feel especially worried about whether you are going to have enough available to you to...
Is your spouse hiding digital assets?
High-asset divorces come with numerous surprising and unique hurdles that other forms of divorce do not necessarily have to deal with. This can include an increased risk of your spouse attempting to hide assets. These days, more spouses turn toward digital means when...
What qualifies as spousal maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is another term for alimony or spousal support used in New York. It is a payment from one spouse to a former spouse ordered by the court. According to the New York State Senate, the law has specific rules about what qualifies as spousal...
What if a divorcing parent is in the military?
Dealing with distance in co-parenting situations is not ideal for anyone involved, but sometimes, it is unavoidable. This is often the case with divorced families that have one parent serving in the military. How do divorced military parents handle matters like...
Can you write unborn children into a prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement can help you protect your assets and best interests in case the partnership ends in divorce. The New York City Bar reports that factors such as present and future finances and the division of such; however, this type of contract is usually...