New York Family Law Attorney
Untangling assets may be complicated for couples undergoing divorce. Spouses should separate commingled assets and protect their property when they divorce. Separate property Generally, a spouse’s property owned before their marriage does not have to undergo property...
Parents in New York make many different decisions for their children as they raise them. Some of these decisions are for day-to-day issues and some are major decisions that could have major effects on their children’s lives. How parents make these decisions will vary...
New York is an equitable distribution state, which means that the court will divide a couple's marital property in a manner that it deems fair during a divorce. In most cases, the exact split is determined by each person's income, net worth and age at the time of the...
Commonly, when one spouse decides that divorce is the right life choice for them, the other spouse does not agree. Indeed, it is actually uncommon for both spouses to come to that decision at the same time or together. Luckily, in most states, both spouses do not have...
Property division is a frequent source of discord in a New York divorce. While many will think about real estate, automobiles, jewelry, bank accounts, stocks, and retirement plans, there are other items that can be in dispute. Some are difficult to find and appraise....
Settling a divorce out of court can have several big advantages over letting a court decide. It's generally faster and, because it avoids some court fees, less expensive. It also gives the parties greater control over their outcomes. It's also private, as opposed to...
When child support is paid, it is intended for certain uses to support the child. Children have the right to financial support from both parents. Tyically, they are entitled to financial support until they are 21 years old. It is helpful for parents to understand what...
Divorcing an executive in New York is quite complicated and more complex than you may expect. This is because many factors are at stake, like stock options, restricted stocks units, or other assets that determine the compensation split you will receive. Here is what...
Child custody decisions can be some of the hardest decisions divorcing parents in New York may face. After all, it can be heartbreaking to come to the understanding that after your divorce there will be times when your child is not in your care. Therefore, it is...
A once taboo pre-marital agreement has become vogue amongst the millennial generation. The prenuptial agreement or “pre-nup” is essentially a contract signed by soon-to-be-married parties that delineates how marital assets will be divided in event of divorce. In the...
