As you probably know, some individuals shy away from conflict. Many others, though, love the friction that comes from fighting. In fact, according to Psychology Today, certain individuals have high-conflict personalities, which can include both an inability to manage...
New York High-Stakes Family Law Blog
How do digital assets help obscure asset hiding?
Asset hiding is something that has occurred ever since divorce itself became legal. What exactly is it, though? More importantly, in today's digital age, how do people attempting to hide assets use technology to try to get away with their crimes? Why do people hide...
Ways to split a business during divorce
When going through a divorce, state law demands that all community property get divided in a way that is equitable for both parties. This also applies to businesses, which are unfortunately and notoriously hard to divide due to the many complexities surrounding them....
Who keeps the engagement ring after a breakup or divorce?
Whether you are asking your fiancé to marry you or are on the receiving end of a beautiful diamond engagement ring, the underlying intent in giving an engagement ring to your partner is that the relationship will last forever. Sometimes it does, but sometimes it does...
Where can you find hidden assets?
When going through divorce, it is important to keep an eye on your assets. This includes shared assets that you and your spouse should split during the divorce process. Unfortunately, some spouses may use this time to attempt to hide some assets, keeping you from...
How do assets and divorce tie together?
Assets and divorce have a huge tie to one another. Not only are they integral in marriage, but they often relate to the decision to get a divorce. On top of that, assets continue to have an impact during the divorce process itself. But in what ways? Wealth tying into...
What do mediators do in a divorce?
Many couples these days want to avoid the difficulties of litigation with divorce. They want to avoid going to court and the time, money and stress that it costs. This is where mediation comes in. But what do mediators do in divorce situations? What mediation is...
Navigating long-distance child custody arrangements
Going through a divorce is a challenging time for the entire family. Making decisions about child custody is especially difficult because, in most cases, both parents want to spend time with their child, and a divorce can get in the way of that. This is especially...
Can you keep your inheritance during divorce?
Going through divorce is already enough of a hassle without having to worry about where your assets will go. This might come as an especially big concern to you if you gained an inheritance while married. Do you actually get to keep it? Community vs. separate...
What additional expenses should you consider in divorce?
When people go into a divorce, many do not understand exactly how much money the entire process will end up costing. Attorney fees, court costs and more can stack up quickly. On top of that, any couple with a high net worth should also consider a few additional...