New York is one of many states in the nation that follow an equitable division of property law when separating property in a divorce. This means that all property accumulated during the marriage is subject to division; however, it may not be equally divided in half,...
Divorce
5 steps for coping with a stressful divorce
There’s no doubt that a divorce is going to be stressful. Even if you and your spouse get along, there are major decisions to be made, and you may not always agree with what the other party wants. In a worst-case scenario, you may find yourself trying to negotiate...
How to keep your emotions separate from a divorce
Going through a divorce has a wide range of negative emotions attached to it. You may start to blame yourself for what has happened, and feel a sense of failure or shame for not doing what was necessary to save your marriage. You may alternatively place heavy blame on...
Can I share custody of pets after a divorce?
While it is often forgotten, making decisions about pets during divorce is extremely difficult. Both parties want to retain ownership of the dog or cat they love so much, and animosity about the demise of marriage can lead to resentment and spite. Kiplinger explains...
Dividing marital assets in a New York divorce
When you're seeking a divorce, there are many issues that need to be resolved before the two of you can go your separate ways. Likely, the most contentious issue for you will be child custody arrangements if you are a parent. However, a close second will probably be...
Diffusing conflicts with your divorcing spouse
If you are currently going through a divorce or separation, it is only natural that you and your spouse will argue about certain topics and become angry at each other at one point or another. It is important, therefore, that you anticipate this and that you spend time...
Can divorce cause PTSD?
The end of a marriage is considered to be one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. In fact, one stress scale puts divorce second only to a spouse's death when it comes to inducing stress.Some mental health professionals assert that divorce can in...
How parents can prevent sibling rivalry during their divorce
Parents who are divorcing typically are thankful that their children have each other to turn to for support. They may hope that petty sibling squabbles will be set aside and their kids will become even closer amidst their parents' break-up.All of that can happen....
Gray divorce, blended families among estate planning challenges
What do professionals consider the greatest challenges to estate planning? That was the question asked by TD Wealth at an annual estate planning conference held in January. These professionals included attorneys, accountants, trust officers, accountants, wealth...
Why is January known as ‘Divorce Month?’
If you're starting off 2020 by filing for divorce, you're certainly not alone. January has even been nicknamed "divorce month" by family law attorneys who see an increase in new clients when they return to the office after the holidays.Part of this phenomenon has to...