On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, High Asset Divorce
New York fans of “Laguna Beach” and “The Hills” have likely heard that reality star Kristin Cavallari is going through a divorce from Jay Cutler, an NFL player. Cavallari’s net worth has significantly increased with her fame, and it may...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Jun 2, 2020 | Divorce
Given the high incomes in New York, some of the marital estates at issue in a divorce can be rather large. Even though there are consequences for it if it is discovered, many spouses attempt to go to lengths to hide assets in their case. This would keep them away from...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | May 28, 2020 | Blog, Divorce
The end result of a New York divorce is that the spouses will ultimately divide the marital estate. In order to figure out what property is subject to division, each spouse will provide an accounting of their property. In some cases, a spouse may try to engage in...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Mar 27, 2020 | Divorce
New York divorces are difficult in many ways. Besides the life changes that you must get used to, you must also navigate a financial minefield for which it is very difficult to plan. Your new reality likely includes a different financial situation than you lived with...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Mar 19, 2020 | Divorce
New York residents and others who get divorced later in life may find that it complicates their estate and retirement planning efforts. According to the National Retirement Risk Index from Boston College, 53% of households that go through a divorce are at risk of not...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Feb 6, 2020 | Divorce
Military jobs can be difficult on marital relationships in New York. While the rate of divorce among military members may seem high, it has been declining over the past several years. According to data from the Defense Department, troop divorce rates have been slowly...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Jan 31, 2020 | Divorce
There are many expenses that you may need to account for during and after a divorce. For instance, you may need to pay legal fees, get health insurance and pay for your own housing. Regardless of where you live in New York, the cost of living can be much higher as a...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Divorce
People in New York who are going through a divorce may need to take several steps to ensure that they are financially secure. First, they should assemble all financial records dealing with marital assets. This should include estate planning documents and a prenuptial...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog, Divorce, High Asset Divorce
New York residents who are ending their marriage may want to familiarize themselves with some of the laws regarding divorce, particularly before taking action to sell off a marital property home or other joint assets. Though a good family law attorney or financial...
On behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Nov 29, 2019 | Divorce
Financial abuse comes in many forms, from a partner who can’t pay their share of the bills, to those who take on most of the financial responsibilities and limit your access to accounts. One study showed alarming results as 70% of millennial women report being...
