Property Division

When New York couples decide to divorce, they will need to list all their assets, identifying both marital and separate property, as they prepare to negotiate the division of property. Understanding how courts view property is important before negotiations start. What...

There are countless sources of advice and information for couples going through a divorce.. However, it seems that one particular group in New York and around the nation tends to be left out of the conversation. Older couples have seen an uptick in divorce over the...

One of the scariest things about divorce for many spouses is not knowing what's going to happen to their valuable assets such as homes, cars, jewelry and collectibles. If a couple shares investment accounts, though, then this can take their concerns to a whole other...

New York, much like many other jurisdictions in the country, is an equitable distribution state. This means that judges focus their attention on splitting up property fairly. There are many factors that Williamsville judges take into account when deciding what's the...

There are a variety of factors that make for contentious divorce negotiations. Conversations over child custody or support, alimony and property division often get heated. Williamsville judges often consider each spouses' income and their compensation structure when...

Some New York couples have one marital partner pursue their career while the other marital partner devotes their time to being a stay-at-home parent.When a divorce happens, it is important for the stay-at-home parent to understand the family's finances, so that they...

When people marry, they want love and romance. When people divorce, they want money and stuff. Due to the latter fact, there are laws governing property division between divorcing couples.Property division, also called equitable distribution in New York, is a process...