Keeping Children in Mind Through the Divorce Process We realize that putting your kids and family first during the divorce process is most important. How will they best be supported? What will best serve your children? How can they thrive? Developing a suitable parenting plan and...
Divorce is never pleasant but determining which assets constitute marital property can cause particular stress, especially when it comes to dividing retirement accounts. Retirement Assets as Marital Property Under New York State law, retirement accounts are considered marital property, but only to the extent that the asset-owner...
As your first court date approaches, it’s perfectly normal to be nervous–or even frightened. But though this milestone may feel intimidating, keep in mind that a court appearance is much different than a trial. At your first appearance, you are not expected to speak or...
Prenuptial Agreements in New York If you’re engaged to be married, entering into a prenuptial agreement may not be the most romantic preparation you’ll make, but it can be a smart move. A prenuptial agreement can help protect personal and business assets, make expectations clear, and...
What qualifies as a marital asset? Under the New York Domestic Relations Law, the court’s first step in dividing the assets is considering whether the property is marital or separate. With certain exceptions, marital assets are the property and cash that you and your spouse obtained...
Since 2010, New York has been a “no-fault” divorce state–the last state in the country to embrace this type of divorce. A no-fault divorce is one where a court may dissolve the marital union without requiring one spouse to prove that the other did something...
The Differences Between Child Custody, Residency, and Visitation One of the greatest concerns of divorcing parents is how to structure a happy, healthy, post-divorce life that allows each parent to have significant access to their child. To build this new life, you first need to...
How to Prepare for Divorce For most people, beginning the divorce process is an especially emotional and frightening time. Developing a strong support network and understanding how to prepare for the proceedings can help you to feel more in control. Here’s a brief overview of the...
[embed]https://youtu.be/zPX8oSlwLIk[/embed] Child Support Modification: What You Need to Know When life circumstances change, you may find your current child support order in need of adjustment. If you’re considering filing a child support modification petition, here’s a brief overview of what you should know. When may a court modify...
What’s the Difference between Divorce Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, and Traditional Divorce Litigation? It’s fairly common for many clients who come through our door to believe that there’s only one path to divorce: the familiar adversarial litigation process. But that’s not the reality at all. Multiple roads...