Some couples read about uncontested divorce (“no fault” divorce, available as an option in NY beginning in October 2010 for marriages over six months) and wonder if they can pursue a friendly, amicable no-fault divorce just by downloading the Uncontested Divorce Packet and filling it out without a lawyer. While this is certainly possible, there…
When it comes to determining property division (equitable distribution) in New York, most people assume that the courts seek equal distribution of property and assets shared in a marriage. However, the term “equitable” is legally defined as “fair,” not as equal. Factors Involved in Property Division in New York The court will examine the overall…
Many people consider spousal support to be the remnant of a prior age. However, even in the modern age, one spouse frequently pauses their career in order to raise the children produced in a marriage. The major change in the modern day is that it is no longer a given that the wife will be…
