For many couples, asset division is one of the most difficult parts of the divorce process. It is time consuming, emotionally draining, and can even cost a lot of money depending on how things go. Do these matters worsen as assets grow higher? Or is this a simple...
Joint custody has gained popularity over the years as a great potential option for divorcing parents. Numerous studies back up the benefits that many children can reap from it. However, joint custody is not always the best option for every family. Are there situations...
When you make less than your spouse, you have a certain amount of financial stability that depends on him or her. During a divorce, that financial stability may have to come from other places like court-ordered spousal support. When New York courts look at a divorce...
Managing a joint custody situation after a contentious divorce is challenging. While the divorce may have given you the separation you need from your ex-spouse, if you have children together it is likely you will need to work together as parents. Parallel parenting is...
If you and your spouse are considering a divorce and have an existing prenuptial agreement that you feel puts you in an unfair position, you might be wondering about your options. There may be situations where you or your spouse decide to contest the terms within the...
Even for high-income earners, Social Security payments represent a substantial income source after retirement. For some people, divorce may affect the amount of the payment they receive. How does divorce affect Social Security? Who can get spousal benefits? The...
Perhaps both you and your spouse have 401(k) retirement accounts. These may be among the most important assets in your upcoming divorce. You likely assume there will be a 50-50 division of the accounts, but there may be other options for the two of you to consider....
If you are going through a divorce or trying to navigate a post-divorce co-parenting arrangement, you and your child's other parent are not likely to see eye-to-eye on everything. Therefore, you may need to have some patience with his or her parenting style. Your...
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....
The best-case scenario for child custody is an amicable arrangement. However, this is not always how things play out, unfortunately. According to the New York Courts, the court can order child custody arrangements until the child is 18 years old. Decisions about child...
