There are few guarantees in New York divorces unless you and your spouse have an airtight marital agreement. Otherwise, the outcome of your divorce will depend partially on how well you can negotiate and how well you advocate for yourself. With the possible exception...
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2 ways to prepare your child for divorce
You may have already accepted that your marriage is over and that you need to get a divorce. However, your child may still think everything is fine and is going to stay the same. What you do now to prepare your child for divorce can go a long way. Your child can grow...
What is the “right of first refusal” in custody agreements?
Many parents who share custody of their children after divorce put a “right of first refusal” (sometimes called a “first right of refusal”) in their custody agreement. Generally, this is reciprocal. It requires each parent to notify the other if they’ll be unable to...
If your business grew, can your ex-spouse claim those assets in a divorce?
You and your spouse are going through a divorce, and you're also running your business. That business has been doing very well since the two of you got married and it has doubled in size. You consider this something that you did all on your own and it would have...
What happens with deferred compensation in a New York divorce?
Unless you and your spouse signed a marital agreement or settle your property division matters outside of court, almost all of your shared property and income from throughout your marriage is at risk when you divorce. New York's equitable distribution law requires...
2 viable approaches to interstate shared custody arrangements
Trying to share custody with your ex will be a challenge no matter what your circumstances are. If you have started living separately and are now in different states, things can be even more complicated. There will be jurisdiction issues and enforcement complications....
Will I have to divide my military pension due to divorce?
If you are in the military and are married now, you may be building up your retirement and pension. As you consider the idea of a divorce, it’s your concern that you may lose those assets if you and your spouse separate. It’s possible, but you also may not. It all...
How long does a contested divorce last in New York?
You probably made up your mind months ago about dissolving your marriage. Therefore, the court proceedings should be a mere formalization of your decision. It might seem a bit straightforward, but things can get complicated along the way. It means that the time it...
Why legal custody is as important as physical custody for parents
When people share children, their relationship even if not in a romantic capacity. Both committed romantic couples and married spouses may eventually end their relationships with each other. If they share children, however, they will likely continue to see one another...
Common ways couples hide assets during the divorce process
When the marriage is damaged beyond repair and divorce becomes the only option on the table, one of the issues the couple will have to work out is marital property division. In New York, this has to be done based on the state’s equitable distribution law....