Divorce

Signing a prenup has become standard practice for most modern couples before they tie the knot. Historically, prenuptial agreements in New York were nearly impossible to invalidate, but times have changed. The circumstances surrounding a prenup’s creation or execution...

Divorce is never easy to deal with. You and your ex will discuss complicated topics during the process, including your assets and family arrangements. Certain divorce matters require the court's involvement, such as determining child support. Identifying the...

In Albany, couples can decide whether to pursue a fault or no-fault divorce. The latter implies that no one was responsible for the marriage ending. The purpose of a no-fault divorce is to avoid putting the blame on anyone, as that could give rise to more points of...

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....

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...

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...

A typical divorce usually concerns bickering exes, lots of money and a long, drawn-out process. That said, there’s the option of an uncontested divorce, which involves both spouses reaching a unanimous decision regarding all their issues. However, they’re still...

Most people get married with the idea that they will live happily ever after till “death do them part.” Unfortunately, not all marriages last a lifetime. If you and your spouse are contemplating divorce, there are certain crucial steps you need to take to protect your...

Have you heard of the cheating spouse special? Social media platforms that offer marketplace transactions and classified websites sometimes see jilted spouses offering personal property at a massive discount or for free. There have been cases where people sell...

Divorce means going separate ways physically, emotionally and financially. Therefore, you need to divide everything you acquired as a couple during the marriage, collectively known as marital property, when you divorce. Such property is divided equitably in New York....