You’ve spent a considerable amount of time, effort and energy building your reputation in your community, and your name and your business are closely linked. That means that a very public, very acrimonious divorce could be a disaster for you in more than one way....
Month: February 2023
5 ways to find mediators for your divorce
Divorces can get complicated, especially if you and your former spouse cannot agree on the basics, such as child custody and property division. These disputes can happen anytime during the proceedings, which can cause tension between parties. You can hire a mediator...
How does a professional degree or license obtained during a marriage factor into equitable distribution of assets in a divorce proceeding in New York State?
A professional degree (or license) obtained during a marriage is considered marital property subject to equitable distribution in New York State divorce law. The degree’s value is measured in “the enhanced earning capacity it affords the holder” as demonstrated by the...
5 important considerations that impact child custody
A divorce can turn your life upside down. As you go through the process, you must also consider your child, who may take the hardest blow out of everyone. Aside from providing them enough attention and support, you and your former spouse must sort out your roles to...
What are hidden assets?
In a divorce, not only is there a division in the family but also a division in assets. During the proceeding, one of the things that you will have to discuss is marital asset distribution. The purpose of this is to ensure equal distribution of marital assets between...
What do you need if traveling with your kids after a divorce?
Once your divorce is finalized, you may decide that you and the kids deserve a nice relaxing week on a warm beach somewhere. So you book an overseas package for the next school break. Having looked forward to this for weeks, you turn up at the airport only for the...