Divorce

There was a time decades ago when those who wanted a divorce would have to convince a judge that their circumstances met strict state laws for marital dissolution. People would need proof of spousal abuse or adultery to end their marriage and sometimes found...

For many divorcing couples in New York, their marital home will be the biggest complicating factor. It is quite common for people to disagree about the assets that have the most financial and emotional value at the end of their marriages. The equitable distribution...

It is no secret that the economy has been struggling in the last few years. Many people have found good work, but others have had their jobs shut down or cut back on their hours. If you’re in the category of people who is struggling to find work to make ends meet, the...

One thing the pet owners are often concerned about when facing a divorce is just what is going to happen to that pet after the split. Part of this concern may be because they know that it can be tough on the pet and they are anticipating certain behavioral problems....

Couples divorcing in New York often share significant personal assets and major debt. You will need to reach an agreement regarding the division of your financial lives or ask the courts to help you. If a judge is the one dividing your property, they will apply the...

In less than amicable divorce situations, couples may attack each other from every direction. And one of those ways is hiding marital assets – the very assets that belong to each person in a marriage. In these scenarios, you must uncover these assets as best as you...

Realizing that your marriage is no longer working can be hard, but even more so if your spouse doesn’t accept it. Your spouse’s unwillingness can make filing for divorce more complicated. Still, it is possible to get divorced even if they are unwilling. However, an...

The clever repartee has disappeared, so have the signs of affection. And when you pass each other at home, a sour look on the face of your spouse greets you, having long replaced the welcoming smile you were accustomed to seeing. You now are in separate rooms, and...

A divorcing couple will face numerous challenges while advancing through the process. From child support and spousal maintenance to property division and parenting plans, the process of splitting one household into two can take its toll emotionally and financially....

One of the most contentious areas of any divorce is property division. Spouses sometimes fight tooth and nail in order to get what they deem a fair share of marital assets. Having many high-value assets present can magnify these “battles.” In a standard divorce, there...