Organizing your finances as a couple before getting married can be viewed as being rather unromantic. However, the truth is, being open and honest about your financial interests can actually make for a stronger relationship. A prenuptial agreement is a common way for...
Divorce
Is your fiancé(e) really the person you should marry?
Everyone in New York has a few stray doubts before they make their way to the altar to say “I do.” That is pretty normal. But sometimes, people get so wrapped up in passionate romance or Hollywood-style notions of bliss that they cannot be objective. For example, can...
Can you punish your ex for adultery via property division?
Infidelity causes the end of many marriages. Both sexual and emotional infidelity can deeply damage a marriage. Some couples work hard to rebuild their relationship after an extramarital affair. Other marriages end because of infidelity. If you think that divorce is...
How does a divorce court decide what equitable distribution is?
When you divorce in New York, you will need to divide your assets. First, you need to determine what qualifies as separate and marital property. Then you need to divide the marital property between you. To work out how to divide the marital assets, a judge must...
Why goal setting is crucial in a divorce
One of the reasons many divorces take a long time is that people do not set clear goals. If you do not know where you are heading, it is less likely you will get there. If someone asked you what you want in a divorce, what would you say? To regain control of your...
What you should know about commingled inheritances and divorce
If you receive an inheritance while you're married, it's yours to keep if you divorce, right? Not necessarily. It depends on whether the inheritance has been commingled. You owe it to yourself to learn more about this concept if you have recently received an...
What can happen to the family business during a divorce?
Whether you were the one to file for divorce or not, you may still be surprised about some of the unexpected consequences of a divorce. It can be hard to prepare for your divorce if you do not know what is coming. For business owners, property division may be one of...
Debt division in a divorce must be handled carefully
If you're going through a divorce, then you already likely know that you'll ultimately have to divide the property that you've acquired during your marriage before settling your case. What you may not realize, though, is that you also have to divide the debts you...
5 things to think about before your ‘gray divorce’
Divorce after 50 is not the same as splitting up in your 20s or 30s. Some of it is good news: with the kids grown and out of the house, you and your spouse will not have to hammer out a child custody arrangement or worry about child support. At the same time, if you...
The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA)
There are many reasons that American servicemen and women find themselves getting a divorce. Some causes are related to time spent serving in the military, while others are the same common reasons that civilian couples end their marriages. Getting a divorce as a...