Clarifying your priorities during a divorce is of utmost importance as it provides you with a clear sense of direction and enables you to make informed decisions. During a divorce, emotions can run high, and it's easy to become overwhelmed by the multitude of...
How much impact could infidelity have on a New York divorce?
Infidelity is a common catalyst for divorce in New York. Spouses who learn that their partner has been unfaithful may no longer be able to trust sharing their home, their health and their finances with that other person. Oftentimes, the spouse who discovers the...
4 things you should know about post-divorce modifications
The court-issued orders issued after divorce will continue to affect your life in the long term. They include alimony payments, child support obligations and custody arrangements. The law is alive to the fact that circumstances may change and render the existing...
Report: Wealth may increase the odds of divorce
With financial issues being a top reason for divorce, people often make the assumption that wealth would make a divorce far less likely. They assume that couples who can’t pay their bills and who struggle to keep food on the table are the ones getting divorced because...
Should you leave the marital home before your divorce?
When you file for divorce, it may seem natural for one person to move out of your marital home before the process is finalized. This is especially true if your divorce is contested or you and your spouse cannot get along. Before packing your bags, it is important to...
Divorce questions: Can your partner refuse?
When one person wants to marry another, it starts with a question. They ask them if they would like to get married, and the other person then gets to decide if they want to or not. Eventually, if they decide to, they have a legal ceremony where they both sign the...
2 credit card challenges in a high-asset divorce
Property division will be different in every New York divorce. Couples acquire different assets and take on different debts throughout their marriages. Whatever they have not already addressed with a marital agreement will be at risk of division in their divorce. ...
Your spouse is not allowed to hide assets
The one thing that you and your spouse are in agreement on is that the marriage is no longer working. Divorce is on the horizon, which means there is a lot to sort out. One of the main priorities will be to distribute financial obligations and assets. In an ideal...
Financial steps to take while preparing for divorce
Divorce can be a stressful life event. No matter the circumstances of your divorce, you will be compelled to deal with lengthy paperwork and make difficult decisions. Alongside the emotional toll, divorce can also impact your finances in a huge way. As soon as your...
Divorce changes your standard of living
It’s inevitable that getting divorced is going to impact your standard of living. It’s not just the expenses that go along with the divorce itself, but life can become more expensive in the months and years following that divorce. For example, you and your spouse...