Retirement accounts such as a 401(k), a pension or IRA — although owned by only one of the spouses — are assets subject to distribution by the Court. Specific attention Read More
New York State calls alimony spousal maintenance. It is designed to help one spouse maintain their standard of living after a divorce either permanently or for a limited duration. Payments Read More
In New York, where child support obligations continue until a child reaches age 21, the financial responsibility of divorced parents for their children's college education can be a complex issue. Read More
In New York, the law no longer accords a preference to mothers in child custody decisions. However, fathers often face an uphill battle due to courts’ lingering prejudices that assume Read More
Divorcing a spouse with narcissistic personality disorder presents a unique set of challenges that can make an already difficult process even more complicated and emotionally draining. Understanding these challenges and Read More
Child custody arrangements after a divorce can be strained or disrupted if a custodial parent relocates with the child over a long distance or out of state. In New York, Read More
Although many marriage breakups involve financial complications, high-net-worth divorces raise those issues to a far higher level. Untangling the finances of a couple with several million dollars in assets can Read More
Parents going through a divorce in New York are required to agree to a court-approved plan that controls their basic child custody and visitation arrangement. Either the parents must devise Read More
A New York court will not grant a divorce unless there is jurisdiction over the parties. In addition to meeting state residency rules, the spouse who initiates the divorce must Read More
Child custody is ordered by a family court based on the circumstances existing at the time of the divorce. In New York, a court may consider modifying a child custody Read More
Equitable distribution is a legal principle that guides courts in dividing marital property during a divorce in New York. Unlike in community property states, where assets are generally split 50/50, Read More
Divorce is stressful for all parties involved and co-parenting under a court adopted plan presents its own set of complexities. Fortunately, technology has evolved to provide assistance. There are multiple Read More
New York public policy in custody cases generally favors that a child by raised in close contact with both parents. This means that the parents should live close enough to Read More
Divorce often requires division of assets, known in New York as equitable distribution. Property division can be particularly complex for high-net-worth couples — those with liquid assets of $1 million Read More
A significant issue that often arises when parents divorce is how to allocate paying for their child’s college education. While child support covers basic expenses like food, clothing and shelter, Read More
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal contract couples enter before marriage. The purpose of a prenup is to provide for how a couple’s financial affairs will be managed Read More
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