The issue of money is among the most important issues that couples face when divorcing. The outcome decided by the court will determine greatly the reality of a financial hardships or not. Part of the money equation is determining what to do about any shared...
Mediation is a popular method divorcing couples can use to sort through the terms of property division and child custody outside of court. By using a third party as a mediator, couples can make up their own agreements peacefully, instead of asking the courts to make...
News of pop sensation, singer-songwriter, Justin Bieber's engagement to model, Hailey Baldwin, came as a shock this summer just two months after the young couple began speaking again. Rumors of marriage sparked in mid-September after the duo was seen at the New York...
If you’re in the process of a divorce or split, you’ve likely heard the phrase “best interest of the child”, but what does that mean exactly and how does it relate to your custody case? A child custody decision can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce....
For some couples, retirement is when they feel they finally get a chance to spend time together after decades of working hard to build their lives. For others, it leads to a realization that they're living with someone they don't love anymore.Starting over after a...
Student loan debt is a significant financial burden for many Americans. After graduation, the average U.S. student owes $37,172 in student loans, and roughly one in four adult have student loans.One of the most stressful things about a divorce can be managing...
Many alimony awards take on the common form of one person paying to their former spouse monthly payments of money. These payments can go on indefinitely or they may end after a certain amount of time or the achievement of self-sufficiency for the recipient party....
The laws of New York require that parents subject to child support agreements and orders financially provide for their kids until they reach the age of 21. While marriage, enlistment in the military and other actions may emancipate children from the financial support...
Not every couple that chooses to get married will elect to draft and execute a prenuptial agreement before formalizing the relationship between the partners in marriage. Those that do, though, create contracts that can dictate how certain financial and property-based...
The courts of New York follow equitable distribution laws when it comes to dividing up marital property. Past posts on this blog have discussed how these laws seek to preserve fairness in the division and assignment of marital assets. However, marital property is only...