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You and your spouse may have decided to end your marriage, but what you may not have decided is what to do with the family business. Your business is an asset that will become the focus of the property division. Basically, you have three options to consider in...
A lot of divorced parents in New York have child support agreements that worked at one point. However, when financial circumstances change and the order isn’t modified, a child support order might become unfeasible. If the paying parent falls behind on payments, the...
Parents in New York who are no longer together often face child support issues. Some of these might arise for a variety of reasons. These are some of the most common ones that might come up. When do child support payments end? There may be resentment on the part of...
Though it’s exceptionally rare, New York divorce petitions can be denied. Sometimes, it’s the petitioner’s fault. Other times, judges may deny a dissolution of marriage on technical grounds. Either way, remedies are available. Why are divorces sometimes denied?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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