How to Get a Divorce Are you wondering how to get a divorce? A divorce is the legal process by which a couple ends their marriage. Because of the legal status marriage enjoys, only a court order can end it. Generally speaking, the spouse who starts the divorce is the plaintiff, while the other spouse is […]
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Going to Court for Divorce Are you worried about going to court for divorce? Luckily, many divorces settle outside of court, and starting a divorce does not mean you will have to go to court. Most lawyers, including myself, try to keep cases out of court if possible by attempting to negotiate an agreement and […]
If you are going through a divorce, you may be worried about dividing retirement plans between you and your spouse and if it considered equitable distribution. Here is what you need to know. Dividing Retirement Plans | What Am I Entitled To? Retirement plans are among the most difficult areas for my clients to wrap […]
Amicable Divorces Have you and your partner decided you are going to have an amicable divorce? If so, you may have already figured out all the arrangements of the divorce. You may be wondering what happens legally now if you have situated things with your spouse. Here is what you should know about amicable divorces. […]
Spousal Maintenance Concerns If you are going through divorce, you may be worried about how you are going to manage this financially. You might have heard about alimony or spousal maintenance and are wondering what exactly, if anything, you will have to pay after the divorce. Here are some common spousal maintenance concerns. Spousal Maintenance […]
The institution of marriage offers an array of legal and personal benefits to both partners and any children that they may have, but many couples may prefer to not marry for a variety of personal reasons. This is a legitimate choice, but when children are involved, the issue of child custody becomes more complicated if […]
The issue of child custody is a contentious one, as both parents going through a divorce tend to want to maintain significant contact with their children. Unlike assets such as finances and some marital property, children cannot be split in half, and this can present a problem in more acrimonious divorces. New York State strives […]