Most Oneida residents probably know what prenuptial agreements are, along with the reasons for drafting them. Far fewer will likely have heard of postnuptial agreements or the various reasons couples may benefit from signing them. Could signing a postnup strengthen...
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Property And Asset Division
Can you be forced to commingle your assets?
Commingling your assets is essentially when you mix assets together with those owned by your spouse or the two of you as a couple. When you get divorced, these assets may then be considered marital property, even if you intended them to be separate property. For...
How do you handle divorce when you’re older?
No matter what age you are when you get divorced, it can come as a huge emotional blow. However, when you're older, you have less time to bounce back financially before your retirement. To make sure that you're able to stay on financially-even ground, make sure that...
How women can ensure they receive their fair share in divorce
When a couple divorces, they tend to think about how the larger assets will be split. That can include the marital home, furnishings, cars and cash. However, many women are not familiar with the rest of the assets that they have as a married couple. A financial...
What is an equitable division?
People often assume that the property division process seeks an equal division of assets. You get 50 percent of the assets, you ex gets the other 50 percent and you go on your way. While this varies by state, in New York, it's not necessarily true. New York law...
The date of separation could be critical in divorce
You and your spouse are getting divorced. However, it's hard for you to even think of this as the "end" of your marriage. After all, the relationship ended a year and a half ago. You decided to take a temporary break for a month. That month turned into half a year....
Divorce, adultery and the division of assets
In a marriage, adultery is considered the ultimate betrayal, and it sends many couples heading for divorce court. Often, one person feels severely wronged, as his or her spouse has just been unfaithful to the marriage. That person often wants "justice" and expects to...
Who gets the dog in divorce?
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...
Explaining simple property division in New York
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...
3 costly financial mistakes to avoid during divorce
If you and your spouse are drifting farther apart and you feel the divorce coming soon, you must start preparing now. Not only is this going to be an emotionally difficult process, but it will take a toll on your finances as well. If you are not ready, it could do...
