When parents divorce, there is often a perception that only adolescents and younger children will be affected by their parents’ split. However, as some adult children in New York might find out with gray divorce increasing, the end of the marriage can impact children...
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Hiding assets is more common than you think
Under New York state law, parties must disclose their finances during divorce proceedings. Failing to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth in these circumstances is fraud, and yet many people take the risk and hide assets. Why do people hide assets in...
How can you prove parental alienation?
If your marriage and divorce were acrimonious, you may have some justifiable anger and resentment toward your ex-spouse. Because you share children, though, you understand the importance of not letting your emotions affect the relationship your kids have with your...
What mistakes do parents make when seeking custody?
A family court will award child custody based on the best interests and safety of the child. New York parents who are unable to prove their fitness could find themselves losing a custody fight. To prevent disappointment during custody hearings, parents should learn to...
What do fathers need to know about child support?
As any parent can tell you, divorce is exceptionally stressful. It can be even more stressful when one factors in financial considerations such as child support. Child support is an important part of a divorce, but that doesn't mean it is stress-free. Indeed, there...
Why does gray divorce seem so common?
Gray divorce is a phrase used to describe American adults over the age of 50 who are seeking to end their marriages. While the divorce rate for other age groups is remaining flat or slightly declining, the divorce rate for the Baby Boomer generation has been steadily...
A form of ‘pet custody’ may be coming to New York divorces
Everyone knows that when parents of minors get divorced, they must work out a child custody parenting plan. But while most people also love their dogs, cats and other pets, there is no such thing as "pet custody" in New York. For now. The state legislature recently...
What is a QDRO?
The retirement accounts are often an issue in a New York divorce, especially when the divorcing couple is older. The divorce agreement or the court could split the accounts between the spouses based on equitable factors. The qualified domestic relations order is what...
Should you have a prenup?
Getting married is an exciting time of life, and it is easy to get caught up in the wedding planning without thinking about what happens afterward. If you or your partner is coming into the marriage with more assets than the other, you may want to consider a...
Equitable distribution of property and alimony in a divorce
Divorce comes with some special considerations when it comes time to divide marital property and establish alimony payments. When a New York couple gets a divorce, the judges aim to divide property equitably. The basis for equitable division is generally determined by...
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