The division of pensions during a divorce in New York is vital. You don't want just anyone handling this incredibly important part of the process. Your pension is important to your future, and you've worked hard to build it during your career. When you look at the...
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Month: February 2017
An overview of marital property in New York
Marriage is no longer the best option for couples these days. Many young people are deciding to cohabitate instead of getting married. The divorce rate is high and many marriages are failing before they even get off and running. Marital property in New York can be...
How to appeal and modify a divorce judgment in New York
In most instances, divorce is final. In some divorces, though, spouses will argue over the judgment issued by the court. When this happens, one spouse can appeal the judgment or even request to modify the judgment. Appeals and modifications can be done for divorces...
What you need to know about QDROs
There is a misconception among divorcing spouses that property division is little more than a two-step process. You discuss who gets what, sign the agreement and that's that. However, there are so many more steps and considerations to take during this process than...
What does a prenup protect?
If you are getting married, you very well could have money on your mind. You might be planning a wedding, looking to buy a new house or starting your family, which can all be expensive events. However, these financial matters aren't necessarily the only things you...
Think twice before agreeing to give up pension in divorce
Divorce is an emotionally charged event. You might be consumed with feelings of guilt, anger, sadness and loss, and this can make it very difficult to think objectively when it comes to resolving concrete matters. For instance, in any divorce, the marital assets...
Man jailed for refusing to pay wife’s lawyer after divorce
A man was sent to jail by a judge in Genesee Circuit Court for his failure to pay his ex-wife's attorney fees. The man was sent to jail for 10 days if he did not pay the fees. The State of Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the man's appeal and sided with the circuit...
What happens to a couple’s debt when they are divorcing?
After making the decision to file for divorce, spouses will have to get a few matters squared away before the divorce can become final and they go their separate ways. Some choose to keep things amicable and negotiate, while others choose to let the courts and state...
Information that is included in a divorce decree
One of the hardest parts about getting divorced is having to discuss all of the divorce-related topics with your soon-to-be former spouse. If both parties remain amicable, things can be resolved in a timely manner with less stress. Should both parties choose to argue...
Divorce may be the better option for you and your spouse
Marriage is not easy and, often, when couples find themselves having marital problems, they do what they can to make it work. Although they may put forth effort to save the marriage, some couples who have been faced with difficulties choose to throw in the towel. In...