Deciding to end your marriage is certainly never easy, but many New York residents have no other options. The divorce process is lengthy, and most experts agree that preparation is a good idea. If you decide to end your marriage, consider some of these steps. Gather...
Older adults who end their New York marriages face a complex financial landscape. They tend to share many assets and savings with their spouses that will require splitting. You will have to rework your retirement plan because the divorce may cut your retirement...
New York divorce courts use the equitable distribution model when dividing marital property upon divorce. This split can be 90/10, 65/35 or 50/50, depending on the circumstances. Valuing the house The first step the divorce court will take will be to determine the...
As a New York resident, you may have a significant art collection, and an art collection of that nature can often times be both a major part of your life and a valuable group of assets. And during a divorce, an art collection will be under the microscope. Safeguarding...
If you and your spouse have decided it’s time for you to get a divorce, you have options. What you choose depends on your situation and the circumstances of your split. These are your legal options for divorce. Traditional divorce A traditional divorce means that you...
Many New York couples who end up divorcing have children and share custody of them. These are some ways to be successful in doing so, and they all start with preparing a solid co-parenting plan. Create a schedule During or after a divorce, your co-parenting plan is...
New York couples who choose to end their marriage often wind up in long court battles. If children are involved, this can create a lot of tension and anxiety within the family dynamic. Although married couples might disagree and have contention between them during...
Divorce is a challenging and emotional enough experience without the concerns that can make it even worse for older couples. Gray divorce, the term used for couples who divorce later in life, can have significant financial consequences for New York couples. Splitting...
Many parents in New York who are going through a divorce are also concerned about how it will affect their children. With this in mind, they might assume that the best custody arrangement is to share their children equally, but it is worthwhile to examine this and...
Navigating child custody after a divorce or separation can seem very difficult. The number of child custody types in New York can increase the stress associated with figuring out what arrangement will work best for your child. Temporary and emergency custody Often, a...
