Often when a person considers the financial effects of a divorce, they initially only consider how assets might be divided. Marital debt, however, is also divided between spouses during a divorce in New York on an equitable basis. When it comes to the distribution of shared debt in a divorce, you want an experienced New […]
Divorce is never an easy situation, and when children are involved in the process, it is important to take into account how a divorce can negatively affect their lives. In order to minimize the negative effects of a divorce on children, there are some steps that you can take with them and with your spouse […]
Making the decision to file for divorce from your spouse is never easy, but having a better understanding of how the divorce process works in New York can help you make a better informed decision about the situation. There are many requirements and procedures involved in the divorce process, which is why it is always […]
Making the decision to file for divorce is never easy, but once the decision is made the next step is to find the perfect divorce lawyer for your case. In Queens, there are countless divorce attorneys claiming to be the best one for you, so how do you determine which lawyer is right for your […]
Once you have decided to file for divorce with your spouse, one of the more unexpected difficulties of the process can be figuring out how to tell others about the situation. People can feel a range of emotions at the thought of telling others, from sadness and anger to embarrassment and shame. However, you have […]
Filing for an uncontested divorce is often the fastest and cheapest method of obtaining a divorce in New York. It is only available in certain situations when the couple qualifies and has no outstanding issues that must be resolved before submitting the divorce petition to the court. Many people think that they can file for […]
When most people think about the process of divorce, they picture the traditional litigated divorce process where both sides are at each other’s throats in court over every issue. However, more couples are turning to another option for settling their outstanding divorce issues in New York — mediation. Divorce mediation is a more amicable, less […]
It happens more often than you think: An entrepreneur spends months or years creating a profitable small business, only for his or her marriage to fray and spouse file for divorce. In this scenario, how does the entrepreneur protect the small business from being taken by his or her spouse in the divorce or liquified […]
Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce in the United States, and if you own a small business, that enterprise can be at risk when you and your spouse separate. However, there are some steps that you can take to protect your business during a divorce in New York and minimize the chances of […]
An uncontested divorce is a good option for couples who wish to end their marriage quickly and without issues. Because an uncontested divorce requires that couples have no children, demand no alimony, come to terms on property distribution, and have no outstanding issues before filing the petition, many people believe that they do not need […]