Following a divorce, the engagement ring is a sensitive subject. You may not know whether to give the ring back to your ex, keep it or sell it and split the finances. In the state of New York, equitable distribution law acknowledges the economic and social...
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Getting divorced as a young adult
If you tied the knot at a younger age and want to file for a divorce, it is important to take the right approach. You should develop a comprehensive understanding of your options, the different ways that a divorce could affect your life and various legal issues that...
How can back child support affect licenses?
If you owe back child support or have concerns about your ability to keep paying on time, it is crucial to go over the different ways that this serious issue could affect you. In New York, non-custodial parents face various enforcement actions for failure to pay child...
Options for settling the house in your divorce
The marital home is often the center of the property division debates in a divorce case. Deciding who keeps the house or how to distribute the financial responsibility is challenging, especially when you do not fully understand your options. There are several ways to...
How can you protect your health following a divorce?
Divorce is one of the most stressful and difficult life events. While it may benefit you in the long run, it can also negatively impact your physical and mental health. You may not experience the loss until the divorce finalizes when you can no longer busy yourself...
Retirement plans and divorce
During the process of asset division pursuant to a divorce, one spouse might get part of the other spouse's retirement plan. If this is the case, then there is a specific way to process this type of transaction. This article will look at the formal process necessary...
What are the consequences of parental alienation?
Ideally, when parents get divorced, they can handle the split amicably and minimize the impact the divorce has on their children. In the real world, many divorces are bitter affairs. When parents attempt to get revenge on an ex-spouse by manipulating their children,...
What is lump-sum spousal maintenance?
If you are delaying your divorce because of financial worries, you might want to rethink your strategy. After all, you may be eligible for spousal maintenance. According to New York law, spousal maintenance helps you continue to enjoy roughly the same standard of...
Your statement of net worth
When filing for divorce in New York, you must provide the court with financial details called a statement of net worth. The statement includes details about your income, assets and liabilities. Accuracy is key with this form because it is a sworn statement. There are...
Who should opt out of joint custody?
Joint custody received numerous accolades over the years due to studies showing how much it benefits children of divorce. However, even a good custody option will not benefit every family equally. In fact, some families may not benefit from joint custody at all....

