Your first tax return after your divorce is going to be a challenging one. That’s going to be true whether you were the one who always did the taxes during the marriage or the one who left that to your spouse.  It’s probably wise to work with a tax professional – and...

If you are an avid social media poster, you may want to curtail your sharing during a divorce. Photos and information shared on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms can have a negative impact on your legal prospects in a divorce. Some of the...

Going through a divorce can wreak havoc on your emotional health. Prioritizing your needs and processing your emotions can help you stay optimistic, as well as strengthen your ability to bounce back from disappointment. Emotional resilience requires time and...

A prenuptial agreement, also called a "prenup," is a contract agreed to between future spouses before marriage that usually concerns how divorces will be handled, how property will be distributed upon the death of a spouse, and other issues. There are certain...

When you go through a divorce in New York, you're likely to face the division of your marital property. Marital property is defined as anything gained while you were married. This may include a business, a home and even your retirement accounts. Understandably, people...

When you file for divorce in New York, one of your first questions to your attorney might be "What will I get in the divorce?" Unfortunately, it's hard to say right away. If you didn't sign a prenup, dividing up you and your former spouse's assets might take months....

By now, most people in New York are aware of the benefits of signing a prenuptial agreement. A prenup can help you divide your assets during a divorce without entering an expensive court battle. You can use a prenup to protect assets like properties, investments,...

Couples who are going through a divorce in New York and across the U.S. might experience a great deal of emotional and financial stress. Sorting through issues such as child visitation, property division and other matters can take its toll. Fortunately, most divorces...

A divorce could have a significant impact on your New York company. However, there are steps that you can take today to minimize the potential disruption that the end of your marriage might have on your business or your ability to earn a living. Create prenuptial or...

Running a business in New York is no easy task. Obstacle after obstacle can really take a toll on a business leader, especially if they're equal partners with someone else. Often, it is not the state of the business that ends a partnership but rather the desired...