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...
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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...
Divorce when you have a medical practice
Divorce is rarely an easy process in New York, and it can be especially difficult when you have a medical practice. You may think that your business will not get affected by the divorce and that everything will continue as normal. However, this is not always the case....
Addressing child custody violations
If you are navigating through the divorce process as a parent, child custody issues are especially likely to generate uncertainty and high levels of stress. After all, the outcome of a custody dispute can significantly impact a parent's relationship with his or her...
How can prenuptial agreements benefit you?
Though prenuptial agreements held something of a complex reputation in the past, more people have come to view it as a crucial asset and an important part of going into marriage. However, it is up to every individual to understand the potential benefits and downsides...