If you are a doctor in New York about to get divorced, evaluating your medical practice is one of the most crucial steps in preparing for this life-changing move. These days, most doctors have a partnership or are involved in a group practice, so accurately assessing...
A relationship can change the life of any New York resident. It can also affect your finances for better or worse, especially if you decide to marry or divorce. Fortunately, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can protect a married person's financial future after a...
During a New York family law case, the court will focus on the child’s best interests. However, that can be difficult to discern based solely on what the parents say. In complicated cases, it might be necessary for the judge to speak to the child privately. Knowing...
The property division process is one of the most important parts of a divorce in New York. A couple's future greatly depends on its success. Unfortunately, since the rise in cryptocurrency and other online digital assets, some people have found a way to hide or...
New York homeowners receive a significant tax break on capital gains from selling their homes. A divorce puts this valuable tax break at risk. Married couples can qualify for a tax break on up to $500,000 of capital gains income; single taxpayers can only receive a...
Acquiring assets such as a home or car may make your life easier and more comfortable. However, if those assets were acquired during your marriage, they may be subject to New York property division rules in a divorce. Of course, this assumes that they are part of the...
If you're like most New York parents, you do a good job of caring for your child. However, this doesn't mean that your child won't at some point request to live with your former partner instead of staying with you. Ideally, you won't take the request personally and...
People who get married later in life in New York have many things to consider. Although older adults tend to have more life experience, they may have different ways of managing money. It is important to talk about these issues before making the marriage official....
During a divorce, a New York couple has a lot of financial considerations. Unfortunately, there are certain important aspects that can be overlooked that end up being costly. These are some common financial mistakes to avoid during your divorce. Not having a full...
Television dramas can oftentimes paint New York divorces between parents as dramatic, messy, and heart-wrenching. However, many divorces, even those that involve children, are amicable. Your actions during the divorce can make a huge difference in how the divorce...
