Although getting a divorce is not uncommon today, it is especially stressful and complex for those who are dealing with a high-net-worth and a real estate portfolio. If you are living in New York, knowing how you protect your real estate portfolio throughout your...
Going through a divorce in New York means you’ll have a lot of things to consider. Once your divorce is final, your taxes will change. This is something many people don’t know, but having information ahead of time can help to prevent unpleasant surprises. What happens...
You finalized a divorce in New York City, but now, the other party isn't honoring the settlement parameters. If you need to collect child support from someone living in another state or county, what are your options? The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act When...
Before you file for a divorce in New York, New York, you need to consider how the divorce will impact your taxes and what you owe. You may also want to think about how your taxes will be affected when the divorce itself isn't fully finalized. How do back taxes work in...
In New York child custody and support actions, a court will make decisions on the basis of the income of both parents. Many cases revolve around the question of what is considered income. There may be things besides your salary from your day job that a court may count...
Family law judges in New York and around the country tend to favor shared physical child custody whenever possible because research shows that children fare better following a divorce when they spend significant time with both of their parents. While these...
Just because your former spouse is legally required to pay child support in the state of New York, that doesn't mean that they always will. Unfortunately, sometimes a parent may lapse on their child support payments. If this has happened to you, here are the steps...
New York law states that spouses have the responsibility to take care of each other. Spousal support isn't just for divorced couples. Some married people go to court to obtain spousal support when their spouses aren't fulfilling their legal duties. In New York, the...
New York couples who are undergoing a divorce have a lot on their minds. One particular area they may not be considering is the tax consequences of their divorce. It's necessary to let each spouse understand any tax consequences that are a result of property division...
When you have a business you own and are preparing for divorce in New York, you may be afraid that you'll lose your business to your spouse. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your business. Start by forming an LLC, trust, or corporation, which you...
