New York residents may be aware with the commonly perpetuated myth that the younger generation is hesitant to get married, but this is not entirely true. It is more accurate to say that they are waiting until they are older before tying the knot, as20 percent of...
Month: November 2017
How will the proposed tax reform bill affect my alimony award?
New York residents making alimony payments right now may not be aware that the government is effectively subsidizing their payments. For example, if they are paying $10,000 a month and in the 50 percent tax bracket with the receiving spouse in the 30 percent tax...
Grounds for divorce in New York
Most people know that there are certain family law issues that must be resolved before a divorce judgment can be granted, such as child custody, alimony, and property division, just to name a few. However, many may not be aware that there are certain legalities that...
Do fewer men get spousal support?
New York is perhaps one of the more progressive states in the nation, which is why it probably won't surprise them to hear that female breadwinners manned 40 percent of households in2014. However, it may come as that in the same year, of the 4,00,000 people receiving...
Knowing what to expect from asset division in a New York divorce
For many people, divorce can be a frustrating and difficult process. Even if they look forward to the freedom and fresh start that come at the end, the legal process of separation and divorce can be a struggle. In addition to processing the end of a significant...
A level head during child custody negotiations is beneficial
The road to ending a marriage can be a long one and it begins with the difficult decision of actually getting a divorce from one's significant other. When this decision is made, people often want their lives to return to normal and to get to the part where the divorce...