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 | 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 | Nov 11, 2020 | Divorce
When you file for divorce in New York, your first priority might be figuring out how to divide up your assets. But contrary to popular belief, it’s not just the assets that get divided up in a divorce. Your debts can also be divided between you and your former...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Oct 30, 2020 | Divorce
The concept of a collaborative divorce isn’t popular among many people in New York. In their minds, agreeing to a collaborative divorce is like giving up and letting their partner win. Why should they be civil to someone who’s consistently disrespected...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Oct 21, 2020 | Divorce
Some longtime New York marriages end in divorce near the couple’s retirement years. While the marriage was in effect, at least one member of a married couple likely worked and earned a significant amount over a career. When that person qualifies to draw Social...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Oct 15, 2020 | Divorce
When it comes to divorce in New York and around the country, the typical image people have is of lawyers fighting for their clients in ways that can quickly become nasty. Not everyone wants to argue and try to get the most money and custody, however. Some people are...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Sep 23, 2020 | Divorce
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Courts often rule that civil cases, like divorce, may resolve in mediation instead of traditional litigation. Judges will not allow any case to leave the courtroom however, and only grant mediation if the...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Sep 16, 2020 | Divorce
There are so many details to manage during a divorce that is easy to let a few things slip. You have to advocate for yourself, adjust to a new household or custody arrangements, update your estate plan and get the support you need to move on emotionally. When the...
On behalf of Michael G. Putter, Attorney at Law | Sep 9, 2020 | Divorce
The day that you realize your life is in danger because of an abusive spouse, you’re probably going to know that it’s time to leave. While this might seem easy to some, there are a lot of logistical concerns and emotional impacts that come with this decision. One of...
