Finding someone that you want to marry can change your life. If they already have children, you essentially gain an instant family. Becoming a stepparent is an incredible, rewarding experience. Eventually, as you build a strong bond with the children, you may want to...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being implemented quickly and thoroughly into almost every industry, including the legal arena. Tech companies are launching AI-driven services designed to serve both attorneys and clients. However, the advancements have left some...

A divorce ends a legal and valid marriage. However, an annulment establishes that a marriage was invalid or illegal at its start. Not many qualify for an annulment, but before going through with a divorce, one may want to be informed about what qualifies for an...

Many married couples sign a prenuptial agreement before getting married, and these agreements are especially common in second marriages. A prenuptial agreement in New York outlines how the couple will manage their finances. The couples might not be wealthy, but they...

New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning assets and property acquired during marriage must be split fairly in a divorce. Social Security (SS) benefits, however, have different rules. In order to receive a portion of your ex-spouse’s SS benefits, you and...