Understanding Separate Property in Divorce: Protecting Your Assets
In a divorce case, the concept of separate property is crucial for preserving individual assets. Whether you’re filing for legal separation or divorce, knowing what constitutes separate property can greatly impact the division of assets. Here’s a breakdown of what qualifies as separate property: Pre-Marital Assets: Any real or personal property you obtained or owned […]
Uncontested Joint Divorce Pilot Project Eases NY Divorce Laws
The Uncontested Joint Divorce Pilot Project, available as of March 1, 2022, has been expanded to cover Kings, Queens, Broome, Ontario, and Westchester Counties. This initiative marks a significant development in the divorce process. On June 13, 2022, two Administrative Orders were signed by the Administrative Board, which have streamlined and improved the divorce proceedings […]
NY Child Custody Laws Explained By A Divorce Lawyer (Joint, Sole etc.)
New York child custody laws are geared toward protecting the child’s best interests. While some sources advise that there are no guidelines, or only a few guidelines, for awarding child custody in New York, this is not accurate. New York case law gives many guidelines and has defined best interests quite extensively. Knowing what constitutes […]
Critical Prenuptial Agreement Instructions By A NY Divorce Lawyer
It is important to be as prepared as possible at every stage of life. You can prepare for marriage by getting a legally valid prenuptial agreement. Each state has its own laws regarding prenuptial agreements, and what couples can agree to before divorce depends on what is allowable by state law. New York has its […]
Requesting Alimony After A Divorce: Your Legal Right
Alimony refers to financial spousal support after a divorce. It was set into place to ensure that one spouse does not suffer financially after a divorce. How do I get Alimony? If you need financial support from your ex-spouse, you can ask for it during the divorce proceedings. If you reach a settlement amount with […]
Increase in Divorce during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The covid-19 pandemic has not only put a strain on society and the economy but has placed marriages on the brink of divorce. The protracted periods of family time spent together during the lockdown have made couples realize the marriage milieu they’re mired up in, laden with personal and emotional issues. The pandemic’s added financial […]
Do 50% Of NYC Marriages Really End In Divorce?
It’s not technically true that divorce will be the end of half of ALL marriages. What tilts the numbers towards — and over the threshold of the often quoted figure of 50 percent are those that got married in the 70s and 80s. Practically, any time the subject of divorce comes up someone will comment […]
Legal separation vs divorce in Queens NY
What is a Legal Separation? Legal Separation is the act of living apart from one’s spouse for a period of time but still legally married. Legal separation as opposed to divorce is a more appropriate option for people who just want to live separately from their spouses, and it has several advantages over divorce. One […]
Are New Yorkers Getting More Divorces Than Other Americans?
Judging by reality television and gossip columns, most people assume that divorce rates have been on a steady trajectory upward for the past 20 years. But in reality, they’ve been plummeting. So where does New York fall on the scale? Let’s dive in. Divorce rates across America Over the last decade, both marriage and divorce rates in […]
How Prenuptial Agreements Protect Your Separate Property in NY
Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. While every state holds different regulations about what can and cannot be included in the document, signing a prenup will ensure that separate property is kept secure in case of divorce or death. New York State already has laws in place regarding the division of […]
