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...
Are you entitled to a portion of your ex’s SS benefits?
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...
