Divorce can be complicated enough, but adding a family business to the mix means that both parties likely have a lot of questions about the future of the business and the assets attached to it. Under New York law, professional practices and businesses influence the earning capacity of a person and therefore can be subject…
There are two ways that a child support order can become active in New York: through parental agreement or court-ordered support that is deemed to be necessary for child care. Once that order is put into place, however, one or both parents may have questions about how to amend it in order to account for…
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…
Divorce is always stressful and painful, but it need not be contentious and bitter. As a divorce lawyer in New York, I often advise my clients how handle conflict and communicate better with each other because amicable and level-headed discussions always lead to better outcomes than angry and hostile ones. My family law firm recommends…
Excessive battling over every little aspect in a divorce can become exhausting and harmful to your family. To cut down on the hurt to your family and the cost of a lengthy divorce battle, the New York family law attorneys can tell you how to try and reduce conflict.
One of my duties as a New York family lawyer is to assist divorcing couples with deciding how to divide up their marital estate and what items should be counted as part of the marital estate. Often, there is disagreement as to the true value of certain items, especially significant items like a house, and…
In my experience, I often advise newly-divorced couples to develop a contact schedule for their children. It is vitally important for the children’s continued growth that they continue to have frequent contact with their parents. When developing a contact schedule, there are certain considerations to take into account depending on the age of the children….
Children must be the most important people in the lives of parents getting a divorce. A divorce lawyer can clue you in on some ways that parents can help keep their children safe from the perils of divorce.
