Nowadays, it isn’t uncommon for a child to have parents who live in different states, let alone different cities. Due partially to geographic distance in many co-parenting scenarios, virtual visitation has become an increasingly popular and important aspect of...
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How much of a retirement account is at risk during divorce?
Adults contemplating divorce in New York often worry about the financial risks. The equitable distribution property laws in New York require people to divide income and assets obtained throughout the marriage with their spouse in a fair manner. People have to divide...
How to divide the holidays after divorce
Dividing the winter holidays can be very tricky after a divorce. In some cases, parents may not live close together. In other cases, they may adamantly want to be with the children at the same time. But there are steps that parents can take to determine in advance how...
3 ways to protect separate property when divorcing in New York
Getting divorced in an equitable distribution state like New York gives a court the authority to divide marital property in a manner it deems fair (not necessarily equal). Courts strive to create a balanced arrangement, but they do not always get it right, meaning you...
How can co-parents resolve a violation of a custody order?
Co-parenting is inevitably a challenging process. Adults have to acclimate to spending less time with their children. They need to learn how to communicate with one another in an appropriate manner and abide by the schedule established by their custody order. The New...
What could make a prenup invalid?
Many couples who are concerned about the potential for a high-asset divorce will decide to use a prenuptial agreement when they get married. They can use this agreement to make financial decisions for the future. In many cases, prenups are used to protect assets that...
Financial difficulties can result in divorce
One frequent issue that many people have in their marriages is financial difficulties. Nearly every married couple has a few conversations about finances, however, these are often worked out. If a financial issue isn’t resolved and causes constant fights, then couples...
Good faith reasons to move with a child after divorce
It can be difficult to move after a divorce if you and your ex have children. This is because your parenting time and child custody rights should have been defined during the divorce. In most cases, parenting time will be split between each person. But this means that...
Understanding executive compensation in a New York divorce
Dividing assets in a divorce can be complex. It becomes even more complex when executive compensation is in the picture. Understanding how executive compensation works and how it is divided in a divorce can help you know what you are entitled to. Types of executive...
What is one thing most couples forget to address during divorce?
Those who are getting divorced need to go through a checklist of topics. They need to discuss which assets are subject to division and which are not. They need to go over how to divide the assets that are divisible and review retirement accounts. If one or both own a...