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If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced and have already talked about it, many experts advise that you do it quickly. Don't put it off, don't drag your feet and don't delay. Just end the relationship. The problem is that delays can cause complications....
Divorce rates continue to decline. An article in the New York Times reports that for the last several decades, divorces are decreasing throughout the United States. However, a decline does not mean there are not people in New York who will not have to deal...
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) can be used to divide up a pension and/or retirement benefits. It creates an alternate payee, who then gets a percentage of the total payout. This is huge in divorce. Even though many people don't realize it, they may not...
Your spouse has asked for a divorce, and he or she is trying to fight for half of your inheritance, which you've already been given. Is it protected, or can you lose it? Generally, an inheritance is safe, especially if you got it before you tied the knot. However,...
You and your spouse are getting divorced, and you're making a list of your high-value assets. You want to make sure you don't miss out on your fair share. You start with the house, which is paid off and worth $200,000. You know that you have another $10,000 in...
Pet owners in the throes of divorce who are clashing over custody of the cat are usually astonished to learn that in the eyes of the law, i.e., their family law judge, pets are viewed as property to be equitably divided and not children for whom custody is awarded. If...
Prenuptial agreements have grown in popularity in recent years. CNBC even reports that the number of prenups in America has increased five times in the last 20 years. There are various explanations for this, including the fact that more people are aware of...
You get a pension, but you're not going to get all of it. You and your spouse got divorced, and your ex is entitled to a portion of that pension. While you've come to terms with the fact that your ex will be a beneficiary, whether you like it or not, what you're...
If you're getting alimony payments, don't forget that you have to pay taxes on them. They still count as income. It doesn't matter how you're paid. For instance, maybe your ex was ordered to pay you $5,000 per month, and he or she just shows up once a month with a...
When couples head for divorce, they usually don't know the first thing about the process or what types of roadblocks they might run into in New York. Finding out as the divorce progresses can be very stressful and overwhelming for all involved. One important topic to...