Divorce

The amount of time it takes to finalize a divorce in New York can vary widely. Some cases reach a final judgment in a matter of months while other cases can last for years due to litigation, custody disputes, financial complexity and court congestion. The timeline...

Marriage is a significant commitment, and many couples consider legal agreements to protect their assets and interests. A postnuptial agreement, or postnup, is one such tool. But what exactly is a postnup, and do you need one? What is a postnuptial agreement? Spouses...

Marriage brings joy, companionship, and shared dreams. But it also involves shared responsibilities and financial matters. For some couples, a postnuptial agreement can be a wise step to ensure clarity and peace of mind. Here is when you might consider getting one....

If you are contemplating divorce, you may – very understandably – be concerned about whether your spouse will be entitled to keep either your car or a vehicle that you share. Concerns including how and when the vehicle was acquired, the value of other marital assets...

A postnuptial agreement is a contract drafted by spouses. Frequently, postnuptial agreements touch on many of the same issues addressed in standard prenuptial agreements. Spouses talk about matters that could arise in a divorce including financial support and property...

Bad behavior is unfortunately quite common during modern divorce proceedings. Either spouse could do something unethical or potentially even illegal. In some cases, people use household finances or resources as a way to punish their spouse or feel like they win in the...

All marriages go through rough patches from time to time, so how do you know when you should keep working on your relationship and when you should call it quits? It’s not easy. A lot of people find themselves held hostage by a bad marriage due to the inherent...

Quite a few people mistakenly believe that the worst thing they could possibly do when they have children is decide to file for divorce. After all, there is little question that divorce tends to be a stressful and destabilizing process for children. However,...

Any couple can get divorced, and there are a multitude of reasons why divorce may be initiated. Couples split up because of financial stress, infidelity, drifting apart over time and for many other reasons. But one interesting phenomenon that has been happening lately...

When you’re going to get a divorce, one of the things that you should do is have your assets assessed for their values. While you know what you purchased certain items for, their values may have changed over time. Certain assets must be appraised, including homes,...