Divorce - Page 4

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 do with New Year’s resolutions to finally take action ...

Going through a divorce is an emotionally trying experience. Many people don’t realize just how difficult the process is, and that makes it harder for them. One of the most important things for a person who is going through a divorce is to realize is that the range of emotions they feel is normal. As ...

Facing an upcoming divorce can be intimidating. It is a difficult and emotional experience. You may be worried about what the process will be like and how you are going to figure out. While there is no way to completely mitigate the negative aspects of divorce, there are a few ways you can ease some ...

If you’ve decided to divorce, your immediate attention will turn to matters regarding child custody, child support, spousal support and property and debt division. While all of these things are important, don’t wait too long to financially prepare for the divorce process. Here are some of the many things you can do: Create a budget: ...

Asking for a divorce can be one of the tensest situations you ever face. This is particularly true if your spouse doesn’t know how you feel. As difficult as it may be, you don’t want to hold back from having this conversation. Here are several tips you can follow to ease tension and push the ...

Although every aspect of the divorce process is important, it’s hard not to focus most of your time and attention on property division. The steps that you take to prepare yourself will impact how you negotiate with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, as well as which assets you receive in your settlement. Creating a property division checklist ...

Most people have heard of getting a marriage annulled. However, you may be unclear how it differs from a divorce, and who qualifies for an annulment. Here is what you need to know about getting a marriage annulled in New York. An annulment is like your marriage never occurred Both a legal annulment and a ...

Creating an estate plan and getting a divorce are both huge life events, but many people do not realize that they are connected. During a divorce, there are probably a million different things going through your head, but is estate planning one of them? If not, it should be. Divorce and estate planning are linked ...

Many of the decisions related to a divorce involve choosing who gets what. Once you and your spouse agree on child custody arrangements, the next consideration is probably the house. Likely the largest financial investment you and your spouse made together, you may be torn about how to deal with it now that you are ...

In a recent divorce decision from the NY 2nd Department in Palydowycz v. Palydowycz (NYLJ, April 14) , the Court has ruled that a husband’s medical practice’s income can serve as BOTH a basis for establishing maintenance to the wife as well as a basis for establishing a value for the practice itself. In Palydowycz, ...