by admin | Oct 15, 2019 | Divorce 101
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...
by admin | Aug 27, 2019 | Divorce 101
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...
by admin | Jul 12, 2019 | Divorce 101
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...
by admin | Jun 28, 2019 | Divorce 101
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...
by admin | Jun 20, 2019 | Divorce 101
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 wrong....
by admin | Mar 29, 2019 | Divorce 101
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...
