Financial stress is one of the main reasons people divorce in the United States. That's no surprise as a recent report indicated that 13% of divorcees who had student loans blamed the debt associated with them on their failed marriages. Divorcees in New York probably...
As New York couples go through the divorce process, they will be negotiating the division of assets and liabilities. One of the marital assets they might hold is a joint bank account. With this type of account, couples have several options available to them, depending...
The assets acquired during a marriage mostly are the equal property of both spouses. This is true of 401(k) retirement accounts even when only one spouse works. New York is a marital law state that requires an equitable distribution of financial and real property...
Most courts in New York prefer to award parents joint custody so that the child can continue to have a relationship with both parents. However, if one parent is abusive, it's in the other parent's best interest to seek sole custody of their child. As they fight for...
When you married your spouse 10 years ago, you were excited to share a long future together. But now, a decade later, the strain of you both having high-powered jobs and a young child have taken a toll. You’re considering a divorce. One of your biggest concerns about...
People who are going through a divorce need to ensure that they protect themselves from being taken advantage of by their ex. This isn't always easy to do, but you can make good headway by remaining calm and paying close attention to what's going on.One of the first...
Navigating the holiday season is challenging for many families. The uptick in activities can make this difficult, and when you add in a child custody agreement, it gets even more complex. Some parents might be tempted to wait until the last minute to address child...
Going through a high-asset divorce isn't an easy task, especially if the marriage was a longer one. You have to think about all the aspects of your life that have to unraveled from your spouse's life. One thing that you're going to have to split up is the property...
People who are divorcing will sometimes want to know whether they qualify for alimony or not. The laws in New York regarding spousal support payments are strict, so not everyone will qualify. Some individuals might be able to work out these payments as part of the...
Child custody cases must focus on what's best for the children; however, this can be virtually impossible for you to make happen if you're walking away from a narcissist. The nature of narcissism means that the person can't think of others. Instead, everything they do...
