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Child custody issues often become more complex when one parent decides to relocate to another state. If your ex-spouse plans to move out of New York with your children, you likely have concerns about maintaining your parental rights and your relationship with your...
When couples marry, they merge their lives in many ways, including their finances. However, when one spouse receives an inheritance, the question arises: does that inheritance become marital property? In New York, the answer is not straightforward and depends on...
The distribution of marital assets can be a lengthy, stressful and even complicated aspect of your divorce. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have retirement accounts to divide as well, it can be difficult to understand how to go about allocating those assets....
Court-ordered visitation helps to maintain relationships between children and the non-custodial parent. You may face contempt of court for failing to comply with that visitation schedule, even if the disruption in the schedule occurs because your child refuses to go....
When going through a divorce, it is important to take care when communicating with your spouse. You do not want to say anything that could derail or harm your case. Your spouse can choose to record your conversations, and depending on the circumstances, the courts may...
When going through a divorce, you might have questions regarding the division of your assets, including real estate, vehicles, and retirement accounts. How property gets distributed in your divorce settlement can significantly impact your future. Knowing how a judge...
If you are facing a divorce, you already know how stressful the process can be. There is so much to think about, but one of the biggest things that may worry you is your finances. Understanding the role of debt in your separation can help remove some of the stress...
When you finally make the decision to end your marriage, things have likely been tough for a while. Considering how long it takes for proceedings to conclude, it could still be some time before you are officially single. You may feel ready to reenter the dating pool,...
When couples with children finalize a divorce in New York, a formal parenting plan will spell out each party’s parental rights and responsibilities. In the process of negotiating the custody and visitation elements of a parenting plan, it is important to resolve how...
When you decided to end your marriage, you probably had a list of reasons it simply was not working. Still, if you share children with your ex-spouse, you likely cannot cut him or her out of your life forever. This may be true whether you are a custodial or...