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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Divorcing couples have a long road ahead of them when they don't agree on certain divorce matters. Depending on the circumstances, alimony, child custody and support may already cause heated disputes between both parties, but property division can turn up the...