Divorce

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....

When you and your spouse had been dating for a few years, you decided to buy a dog together. Technically, you bought the dog, and you simply share it with your future spouse. Now you’re engaged and planning for the future.  You know you are going to be getting married...

You can certainly find couples who got married at 18 and who are still married 70 years later. It is possible for people to get married at a young age without facing the prospect of a future divorce. That being said, statistics do show that getting married young makes...

If you’re getting divorced and you’re thinking about talking to your children, it’s important that you’re 100% sure that the divorce will happen. You don’t want to jump the gun and bring this up before you know that it’s going to occur. Once you are sure, however, you...

Your retirement savings reflect years of planning and self-denial. You didn't get to go on flashy vacations every year or buy the most expensive new vehicles because you wanted to save for your future instead. It is reasonable for you to worry about what will happen...

New York family courts do not handle legal separations, but you can still obtain one ahead of or instead of a divorce. Married couples create separation agreements for several reasons, sometimes as the basis for a future divorce. Many couples opt for legal separation...

Marriage is a big life event for many people. It could mean spending the rest of your life with your betrothed. Marriage often means combining your assets with your spouse – but if anything were to happen to put that marriage in danger, you need to consider how to...