Anyone looking to end their marriage should know that there are two options for doing so in New York – a contested and uncontested divorce. While both of these will result in the same result, which is an end to a couple's marriage, each process unfolds differently.   ...

Since 2010, couples in New York state have had the option to file for uncontested divorce. Other grounds to file for divorce from your spouse include that he or she engaged in adultery, was incarcerated for more than three years or abandoned the relationship for at...

If you’re getting divorced, you may think back to your wedding day. You entered that day as a single person. Yes, you were engaged, but that’s still “single” in the eyes of the law. You exited the day as a married person. Changing your status from one to the other,...

For those trapped in abusive relationships, it may be difficult to decide how to leave those relationships. Outsiders will often just say that they need to get divorced immediately -- as if it’s that easy. Unfortunately, there are usually a lot of complications -- not...

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....