There’s a lot at stake in a custody dispute. While you and your child’s other parent might attack each other over what you each think is best for your kid, your relationship with you child might be thrown into jeopardy, too. The amount of time that you get to spend...
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When are you justified in seeking a custody modification?
Regardless of whether your existing child custody order was fought over in court or agreed to through settlement negotiations, there may come a time when you feel that the terms of that order are no longer appropriate. You might feel that your child’s safety and...
Avoid these common high-net worth divorce mistakes
The stakes are significant in a high-asset divorce. And if you don’t know how to adequately navigate the nuances of your case, you could be leaving yourself susceptible to a poor outcome. You may be left without the financial resources that you expected, need and...
How is a family business divided in a New York divorce?
In any New York divorce, one of the most common problems in reaching a rapid settlement is property division. People might equate this to mean a marital home, automobiles, jewelry, collectibles and financial assets. Of course, these are included. Another issue that...
What should I know about property division in a second divorce?
Marriage can be difficult in New York and many unions end in divorce. For people who were previously married and got divorced, it is an act of faith and hope that a second marriage will work out better than the first one. Unfortunately, it is common for second...
How collaborative law divorce works
There are different ways to resolve your divorce and collaborative law is one of them that is worth looking into. Collaborative law divorce is a type of alternative dispute resolution that may be valuable for the divorcing couple and their family to help them resolve...
How do I modify custody terms after a divorce?
When New York couples go through a divorce, ending that chapter of their lives is never more difficult than when there are children involved. Children’s needs change constantly as they are growing up, so for them, the divorce was just a snapshot in time. The parents’...
What is in the best interests of the child in a divorce?
New Yorkers going through divorce can be overwhelmed by the conflicting emotions that arise during the uncertainty that accompanies this upheaval to their lives. There may be several forces motivating the decision to end the marriage, but sometimes these reasons do...
Keeping the home versus selling the home in a divorce
There may come a time in your marriage where, while you love the house you have been raising your family in, you and your spouse may no longer love each other, and divorce is on the horizon. With that comes the difficult decision of what to do with the family home you...
Dividing business assets in divorce
In any New York divorce, the parties must divide any separate property from their marital property and then divide the marital property between them in a way that meets guidelines of fairness under state law. This property division process is the most time-consuming...