New York City Divorce Law Blog
Common reasons why money can lead to the end of a marriage
While there are many reasons why a New York couple can get a divorce, money is one of the most common causes for the end of a marriage. Specific financial issues that sparked a couple to part ways differ. When there are financial concerns whether it is a high asset...
Does my case meet the criteria for an uncontested divorce?
In New York, the concept of divorce elicits the image of a courtroom drama with the parties in an endless cycle of dispute over various issues. This often includes alimony, child support, property division, visitation rights and more. People who are in the middle of a...
Will non-working spouses in New York receive spousal support?
So, you have been a stay-at-home parent or homemaker for much of your marriage. You relied on your spouse to make money, while you handled the myriad responsibilities of maintaining a household. Now, it seems as though your marriage is at an end, and you find yourself...
Future financial considerations are key in a New York divorce
It is undeniable that financial concerns are near the top of the list for almost every couple going through or considering a divorce. Still, many people will not be fully aware of how post-divorce mistakes can have a negative impact on their financial lives. Whether...
An increasing number of older people are getting a divorce
In New York, it is not unusual for marriages to end in divorce. There are many reasons for this from incompatibility to infidelity to simply growing apart. Regardless of the reason, there can be many areas of difficulty when a couple is at the end of a marriage and...
Equitable property division in New York may require legal help
Regardless of the financial circumstances of a New York couple in the middle of a divorce, property division will be a constant concern. This is true if it is a high asset divorce or one of more modest means. It is also true in cases where there were prenuptial...
Things to consider when dividing large assets
It's often easiest to divide large assets between you and your spouse during a divorce. For instance, on the day that your spouse asks for a divorce, maybe you have an apartment in New York, a vacation home on the coast and another vacation property in Italy. You also...
Actor’s divorce dispute with wife centers on substantial wealth
Any divorce in New York can be difficult and rife with issues in dispute. If it is a high-asset divorce, complex asset division, disagreements over property and arguments as to whether a prenuptial agreement is valid are real possibilities. These issues are magnified...
A booming economy could impact the decision to divorce
Financial factors are a frequent issue when a New York couple decides to divorce. However, that does not always mean that financial problems are the source of the dispute. In fact, some statistics show that a strong economy can spur couples to get a divorce. In the...
Can there be an objection to COLA with New York child support?
For New York couples who are getting or have gotten a divorce and are dealing with child and spousal support issues, the concept of a cost of living adjustment is relatively straightforward. The amount that the paying former spouse and parent is ordered to pay can be...