New York residents who co-parent know that it is not as simple as it sounds. With emotions running high and communication not always up to par, there are plenty of opportunities for pitfalls. However, there are ways to make co-parenting plans involving child custody...
Premarital agreements are crucial in New York, especially with the United States's divorce rate being what it is. A prenup doesn't mean that you anticipate the end of your marriage; rather, it protects you during the marriage and if, unfortunately, your union happens...
Divorce can be a messy, long-running process with hurt feelings on both sides, and excessive spending on legal fees. It can also be quick, seamless, and relatively painless, even for partners who don't agree on everything. With collaborative divorce, each person can...
Every divorce is different. Sometimes the financial situation of one or both parties changes after their marriage has ended. This can mean that one party can no longer make their scheduled support payments, or it may mean that one party no longer needs them. Modifying...
If you get divorced in New York, joint assets will be divided in an equitable fashion. There are many factors that may come into play when determining what constitutes an equitable division of assets in your case. These factors may include your age, ability to work...
Married couples in New York who have individual retirement accounts may be required to divide them with their spouses when they get divorced. People who are entitled to receive a portion of their spouses' IRAs will need to make sure they are transferred correctly to...
One of the most potentially heated aspects of a New York divorce case is the division of assets and debts. A common contributing factor to the acrimony arises from a lack of general understanding of the judicial standard used by a court in a divorce case in regard to...
New York spouses who are beginning to end their marriage will have several options when it comes to the process. While some couples will go the traditional divorce route, which can be long and costly, other couples might opt for a non-traditional divorce that uses...
When couples decide to end their marriages in New York after years of marriage, they might have accumulated substantial assets. People going through high-net-worth divorces will need to consider many different types of assets beyond the traditional division of their...
New York couples who are thinking of ending their marriages should consider a collaborative divorce. This type of divorce allows the couple to come up with a settlement outside of court. It turns out that a collaborative divorce can be much cheaper, quicker, and...