On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, Divorce
Couples headed for matrimony likely look forward to a lifetime with their spouses, so why should they meet with a divorce attorney before getting married? Setting up such a meeting could make sense as a preparatory measure. Many marriages in New York end in divorce,...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Divorce
Although most people don’t want to talk about divorce before they even say their “I dos,” it is incredibly important to introduce the idea of creating a prenuptial agreement to protect one or both parties. However, much like any other legal document...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody
When it comes to divorce, figuring out how to manage child custody can be one of the most difficult parts of the process. Even if parents have an amicable divorce, they’re aware that their children may be dealing with a lot of emotional issues regarding the...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Nov 20, 2020 | Blog, Divorce
Divorce is never an easy thing to go through, but the fact is that there was a high probability of it before you even tied the knot. In fact, reports New York and around the world state that about 50% of first marriages will fail, with that number only climbing within...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Division Of Pensions
If you get divorced in New York state, you may be entitled to a portion of a former spouse’s pension benefits. In most cases, the Majauskas formula is used to calculate how much an individual is allowed to receive. However, other methods may be used to create an...
by Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Apr 28, 2018 | Blog
Employer-provided retirement plans are very important assets, and in a divorce proceeding, their importance rises to a whole new level. Certain retirement fund benefits may have one or more beneficiaries, but Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, or QDROs, must first...
by Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Apr 1, 2018 | Blog
As your marriage fades away, you do not need to let your retirement savings to go with it. You probably have concerns about your spouse getting a huge chunk of your retirement savings. The thought of watching your 401(k) or IRA go down the drain may be just as...
by Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Mar 4, 2018 | Blog
You are not the parent of the children you take an active role in helping to raise, but you love them very much. Recent circumstances have made it necessary to question who the children’s primary custodial guardian should be. If you are not the biological parent, do...
by Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog
Divorce is one of the most stressful things a person can go through. The reason for this is that a breakup of any kind leads to a disruption in a person’s normal activities. The status quo is no longer there, and it is important for spouses to understand...
by Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Jan 2, 2018 | Blog
Getting a divorce is a difficult process on both an emotional and a practical level. There are so many things to consider that it can often happen that some detail gets overlooked. Financial assets are of primary importance, and the division of your assets...
