When it comes to divorce, New York is an equitable distribution state. This means that marital assets have to be divided fairly, although this oftentimes doesn’t equate to an equal division. This can make the process complicated, especially when a business is...
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What does equitable division of marital assets mean?
There’s a good chance that your marriage dissolution is going to be the biggest financial transaction that you engage in during your lifetime. A lifetime’s worth of wealth may be subject to division, and you might be on course to argue the merits of alimony and child...
How is parental relocation handled under New York law?
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...
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...