New York residents who have children commonly claim them on their tax returns to increase the number of tax breaks that they get. For example, one can receive the Earned Income Credit or dependent tax credit when they claim their children on their tax return. If...
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Divorce
The role discovery plays in a divorce proceeding
The discovery process allows you to learn more about how much money your spouse earns in a year or how much debt he or she might have. This information can be useful when it comes time to negotiate the terms of the final divorce settlement. New York is an equitable...
Problems in hostile divorces
Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally-draining process that often brings out the absolute worst in people. No matter how much a couple used to love each other, the process of dissolving a marriage in New York can bring out feelings of anger, bitterness and...
Is the cost of living factored into child support payments?
If you're paying child support in New York, several factors can influence the amount that you're ordered to pay each month. The court typically takes your income into account as well as your spouse's income and the amount of time each parent spends with the child. If...
Will your busy life lead to divorce?
Do you ever feel like you're just too busy all of the time? Maybe you constantly have a hundred things you want to get done, and you know you'll never get to them all. Maybe you spend long hours at work, trying to get ahead, but it seems like it's neverending.This is...
Don’t use divorce as a threat
Thoughts of divorce are not uncommon. They often come up when two people have an argument or a disagreement. One or both start thinking about what it would be like to end the marriage and have the freedom to do whatever they want -- thereby "winning" the argument.This...

