Trying to make a new life for yourself isn't always easy. In fact, it can be downright hard, especially when you have children counting on you to be there for them. When you transition from being a two-parent home to a single parent household, you have to find new...
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Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law
Weaponizing child custody in divorce battles
One of the most heartbreaking subjects of any divorce concerns potential harm to the couple's children. Most divorcing parents are genuinely concerned about doing all they can to minimize trauma to their children. Sadly, a subset of divorcing parents selfishly use...
Statement balance versus value of pensions
Dividing pensions is one of the more difficult aspects of property division in a divorce. In some cases, this matter involves more than one step. Not only do you have to divide the other marital property in the divorce, you also need to have the valuation done on the...
Divorce impacts debts and potentially your credit
Most people think of the marital assets when they are considering property division during a divorce. They tend to forget that someone has to pay the marital debts. These have to be split up during the property division process, but it might not be as easy as you...
2 areas of divorce that might invoke strong emotions
The process of divorce isn't one that is fast. You should plan for this to take time when you are trying to make plans for your future. Typically, it is faster if the parties can negotiate to come up with a settlement, but it is possible to have the court make those...
What is a QDRO, and do you need one for your divorce?
Every part of divorce is complicated, and each party must abide by numerous rules. Failing to complete the process properly can result in a negative outcome for one or both spouses. One such area is the division of marital property. It often comes with much contention...
Methods of pension division in New York
The law in New York requires that people who are married divide any pensions that were earned during the marriage. This can be a complex undertaking because of the nature of these assets. It is important to remember that just like other assets, the division of...
Divorce strategies require careful consideration
When people get married, they are doing so under the assumption that it will last forever. This is why many decide not to set up a prenuptial agreement. Unfortunately, not having one can sometimes lead to a very difficult and contentious divorce. If there is one in...
Practical and emotional decisions come with divorce
Making the decision to end a marriage is often taxing. You have to think about emotional and practical matters so that you can decide what you are going to do. Oftentimes, people think about this for a while before they take the step of filing for divorce. We can help...
Property division might not always be easy during divorce
Splitting up the property that was accumulated during a marriage is a challenge in some divorces. This is because both parties might have specific things they are attached to that they don't want to let go. When both are attached to the same property, there can be a...