What do you think of first when you think of someone who has child custody rights? Maybe you and your spouse are moving toward a divorce. Someone asks you if there’s going to be a disagreement over custody rights. Odds are that the first thing you think of is...
Buffalo Family Law And Divorce Blog
Divorce rates are increasing for those over 45
High-asset divorce cases are more common with older couples who have had longer to accumulate assets. Two people who get married in their 20s may have very little to their name, and they may only have liabilities – student loans, mortgage payments, credit cards, bills...
Spending personalities matter in marriage
While there are certainly more important things in life, money is a key factor. Money is something that all married couples have to think about in one way or another. Often, couples are compatible in terms of spending and saving habits, but that’s not always the...
3 retirement resources and how divorce affects them
People tend to worry about their most valuable assets when they decide to divorce. Especially when the divorce occurs close to the age of retirement, both spouses may worry about their future financial stability. Working out appropriate property division terms can be...
How long does your spouse have to respond to a divorce petition?
You can file for divorce on your own in New York. But after you do so, you have to serve your spouse – or hire someone to serve them for you – by giving them a copy of the divorce petition. They then have to respond to that petition so that the court can get the...
Tips for long-distance parenting
When parents end their romantic relationship, it’s possible that they won’t remain in the same geographic area. This can pose a challenge when it comes to the children because one parent will have to be a long-distance parent. Fortunately, technology and travel...
Can exes continue to run a business together?
Part of the divorce process involves dividing marital assets between spouses. In New York, this is done according to the principle of equitable distribution. Essentially, this means that the court will do their best to ensure that assets are divided fairly. However,...
3 issues that can complicate property division during divorce
Negotiating a way to divide marital property is often harder than many people realize. The equitable distribution rules that apply to marital property can be hard for people to interpret on their own behalf. What one spouse views as reasonable and fair may seem unjust...
Can job issues lead to divorce?
It is frequently believed that it is best to keep work and home life separate. When the two mix, relationships could face issues. Sometimes work experiences and home life will mix, creating issues for couples. If a job issue starts to affect a marriage, it could lead...
What should you do with your shared business when you divorce?
Divorce is complicated. But it becomes even more so when your spouse is also your business partner. How will your divorce impact the family business? The answer is, "It depends." Exploring division options In New York, any property acquired during the marriage,...