Divorce can be a contentious matter in New York. Emotions will be frazzled and people will have a variety of concerns as to what the future holds not just personally, but financially as well. One issue that comes up in nearly all cases is support. This can be spousal...
Month: October 2018
Will you regain your divided pension if your ex gets remarried?
When you and your ex got divorced, they got a portion of your pension. This happened through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Since you were married during the course of your employment, part of that pension counts as a marital asset, and your ex gets half...
Real estate at the center of judge’s ruling in high-asset divorce
A New York divorce is complicated enough without the details being openly debated in the media and by outsiders who are not fully informed, but this is the reality with a high-asset divorce. New York has many people who are of significant means but are not necessarily...
Property division and equitable distribution in New York
Assets are a frequent topic for dispute in a New York divorce, especially when it is a high-profile couple with significant assets. Those assets can include real estate, retirement plans, valuable artwork, motor vehicles and much more. When the couple decides to end...
What if my former spouse does not pay child support as ordered?
When there is a divorce in New York and the couple has children, it is common for the custodial parent to receive child support payments from the noncustodial parent. It is important that these payments are made on time and in full. Unfortunately, many supporting...
How can prenuptial agreements affect a divorce in New York?
When there are concerns about a business, significant assets or one prospective spouse being substantially wealthier than the other, it is not unusual for couples in New York to enter into prenuptial agreements before they get married. If the marriage comes to an end,...