During a divorce in New York, spouses will need to begin the process of separating their common interests, assets and other property. This includes dividing the funds and closing any joint bank accounts. What are your options? While there are different processes for...
When you get divorced, you split up the assets that you and your spouse own at the time. This is one of the most highly-contested areas in many divorce cases, but most people do understand that they own their property jointly with their spouse and that neither person...
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...
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....
Property division proceedings can easily become one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce case in New York. One of the primary reasons is because many come into such proceedings with misconceptions about what to expect, particularly when it comes to more...
Our law office knows that the divorce process presents many tough challenges. People struggle with legal matters related to their children, such as custody or child support. They also experience considerable emotional hardships and spend a lot of time dealing with...
With the exception of your marital home, your retirement accounts are probably the most substantial assets you have acquired during your marriage. It's only reasonable that you want to protect them and your ex wants their fair share when you divorce. Although the...
As soon as you come to the conclusion that your marriage is ending in divorce, it may be your first instinct to take possession of all of the investments you have worked your whole life to accumulate. However, this type of irrational behavior can actually be...
No one wants to believe that their marriage is doomed to end in divorce, especially after taking vows to stick with your partner through bad times along with the good, and in sickness and health. The end of a marriage can be emotionally devastating, especially if...
As you go through a divorce, you may worry about protecting your share of money. Between property division, child support, spousal maintenance and more, finances will be one of the most significant factors in your divorce proceedings. While most of the discussions...
