When it comes to dividing property in your divorce, you might have a lot on the line. New York churns out plenty of authors, artists and other creative types and even though you might be the creative genius behind a project—it might still classify as a marital asset....
High Net-worth Divorce
Is your postnuptial agreement unenforceable?
Postnuptial agreements may help provide some stability in a marriage—happy or otherwise. It helps to establish what should happen to various assets in the event of a divorce by defining separate property between you and your spouse. It may also help manage wealth,...
Can my spouse take back a gift during our divorce?
Over the course of your marriage, you and your spouse likely gifted each other many different items for birthdays, holidays and special occasions. When it is time to divide your assets during a divorce, you may want to keep a gift from your former partner,...
Extra expenses to consider during a divorce
One challenge of dealing with a divorce involves figuring out a number of expenses associated with the process. These typically include court costs and fees and the amount the parties pay an attorney that vary due to many factors. As part of the entire process,...
3 High-asset divorce mistakes people often make
When couples with considerable assets face divorce, the stakes are usually high for each individual and could result in serious financial strife in the future. CNBC notes that in the past year, the rate of divorce-related loan applications spiked to more than 50% as...
How can you prepare your finances for divorce?
Before the divorce, emotions are still fresh and fear of the future may be overwhelming. One of the significant uncertainties revolves around a couple's finances. Do not wait until you find yourself amid divorce proceedings to prepare your finances for the split....
How do stock options from your employer get divided in a divorce?
Going through a divorce is often difficult for couples in New York and elsewhere. If you have stock options from your employer that are doing very well, it can be even more stressful as you have to split these assets with your spouse. It's important to know how the...
The challenge of evaluating cryptocurrency for divorce
These days, cryptocurrency is a factor in many high net-worth divorce settlements. The value of cryptocurrency is going up and more people are learning about how it works. Over 20 million people in the US may own cryptocurrency according to industry group estimates....
Protecting a real estate portfolio in divorce
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...
Property division in gray divorces
For older spouses in New York and throughout the US who want to get divorced, ending a marriage can look very different than it would for young couples. Older couples usually have adult children who are no longer living with them, so they don't have to worry about...