Attorneys Who Put Family First
Many New York couples sign premarital agreements before their wedding occurs. Knowledgeable family attorneys usually recommend prenuptial agreements as a method of settling financial issues before it is too late. Unhappily, some prenuptial agreements don’t age well....
You may be married for years, but after a time, you find your union has unraveled. Maybe nothing significant happened; you just grew apart. Or maybe it took one defining event and now you just want to move forward, but on good terms. If you want a quick, uncomplicated...
Before parents start the divorce process with their children front and center. They want to minimize the effects of the divorce on their children, and for those New York parents who can truly put the needs of their children first, then, nesting may be an option....
The untangling of your life from a spouse with whom you’ve lived for years or even decades can be stressful, to say the least. It can also be heartbreaking and soul-crushing. The process can be even more emotionally trying when children are involved. Their anger,...
Every second you are stuck in an abusive relationship may feel like an eternity. That feeling of helplessness can cause one to make rash decisions, but abuse victims should plan their escape whenever possible. Why do I need to plan? Bluntly, it is because your abuser...
Getting a divorce when you and/or your spouse have an extremely high net worth introduces many potential problems. A spouse may have few financial resources and feel concerned about making ends meet after the divorce or believe that you’re trying to hide valuable...
The State of New York is considered an equitable distribution state. This means that splitting up property in a contested divorce is more complicated than dividing it in two equivalent portions for each spouse. Courts will consider multiple factors when considering...
The family home is a source of pride for married couples. You keep it clean, take care of the lawn and, hopefully, feel good about this major asset you purchased with your spouse. Because each spouse has an attachment to the home, if they decide to divorce, they may...
Divorces do not always have to be contested and full of legal battles for the divorcing couple to fight out. In some instances, couples who agree to the divorce and other issues related to their divorce may be able to benefit from a simpler and more streamlined...
Are you worried about how your child custody dispute is going to play out in your divorce? If so, you’re certainly not alone. This is a common concern among those looking to dissolve their marriage. But one way to alleviate the stress of the situation is to simply...