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...
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...
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...
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...
New York female business owners have a lot at stake when it comes to undergoing a divorce. If you've been thinking of filing for divorce but putting it off because you're not sure what's going to happen to your business, it's time to face your fear. By understanding...
A QDRO or qualified domestic relations order gives a former spouse access to retirement plan interest in a divorce. Interest in a retirement plan can not be administered to someone other than the plan participant without a court-ordered QDRO. This may require...
There are many potential benefits to negotiating a prenuptial agreement regardless of how wealthy you are prior to getting married. However, if you aren't able to come to terms to such an agreement, it may be possible to craft a similar arrangement after the wedding...
In the state of New York, joint assets are divided in an equitable fashion when a marriage is dissolved. In most cases, a retirement account will be considered a joint asset even if your spouse's name was not on it. Let's take a look at what you need to know about...