Couples headed for divorce have quite a bit to think about and you can add the sale of the family home to that ever-growing list. Selling a home in divorce should never be done on a whim or without performing due diligence. This is a trick process that can have dire...
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Deciding on single or joint life policies in marriage
The main reason people take out life insurance policies is to protect and provide for their families in a time of tragedy. These policies protect beneficiaries if their loved one dies of natural causes, an accident, an illness, is murdered or any other reason that...
Divorce questions: Can I keep my ski lodge?
Your ski lodge is your prized possession. On a weekend, any time of the year, you can escape your normal routine to spend a weekend in the mountains. If it's winter, you get to ski. If it's summer, you get to hike and go kayaking. You've had your ski lodge for 15...
Benefits of a prenuptial agreement in New York
A prenuptial agreement can make life much easier for couples that are headed for divorce. It's difficult to look into the future, and it's easy for someone going through divorce to say that they should've had a prenup when they got married. Prenuptial agreements can...
What are your options for divvying up the house during a divorce?
One of the biggest assets most divorcing couples have is their home -- and it's also often the most problematic issue to settle. How do you divvy up the house in a divorce? What you ultimately can do depends a lot on how much equity you have in the home and your...
What are the marital property laws of New York?
Living in New York has its benefits, including the beautiful views the state has to offer. One thing you cannot avoid, no matter where you live, is the sad fact that divorce happens. Couples hit a wall and no amount of counseling can help save the marriage. Because of...
How to protect a business in divorce
Divorce can be a frightening topic for some and an easy topic for others. It is becoming all too common for marriages to end in divorce, which is why you need to educate yourself on how to protect yourself and your business after divorce. One of the easiest ways to...
An overview of marital property in New York
Marriage is no longer the best option for couples these days. Many young people are deciding to cohabitate instead of getting married. The divorce rate is high and many marriages are failing before they even get off and running. Marital property in New York can be...
What does a prenup protect?
If you are getting married, you very well could have money on your mind. You might be planning a wedding, looking to buy a new house or starting your family, which can all be expensive events. However, these financial matters aren't necessarily the only things you...
What happens to a couple’s debt when they are divorcing?
After making the decision to file for divorce, spouses will have to get a few matters squared away before the divorce can become final and they go their separate ways. Some choose to keep things amicable and negotiate, while others choose to let the courts and state...
