During your marriage, your spouse might have managed your household’s finances. As you two prepare to divorce, you will likely hope they will be transparent about these during proceedings. Yet, they may have acquired significant assets while you were together –...
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How long does a marriage need to last to be awarded alimony?
If you've been married a decade and now are facing divorce, you may wonder how you will financially move forward. Perhaps, you've been a stay-at-home mom for the last seven years, spending your time raising your children. You know you won't be able to support yourself...
How long do prenuptial agreements remain in effect?
Signing a prenuptial agreement may not feel like the most romantic activity to do before your marriage, but it can be the right choice for many couples. It can help future spouses get on the same page about their present and future. If the marriage ultimately ends in...
How to become a dependable former spouse
Incompatibility with your spouse led to the downfall of your marriage. Now, the next chapter has arrived in your relationship with your ex. It is finally time to be realistic and honest because a post-marriage relationship does not have to about bitterness, cruel...
Will I get the house in the divorce?
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, your life becomes a little topsy-turvy for a while. You likely aren’t sure what exactly will happen when you divorce, what assets you’ll receive and if you’ll be able to keep your home. What if your spouse wants to keep the...
The options for divorcing couples who co-own a business
Divorce can be complicated. Who gets primary custody of the children? How much will you receive in child support and alimony? And how will you divide the assets? A divorce can be even more complicated if one of those assets is a business co-owned by separating...
How New York courts handle child custody
One element that fuels frustration and trepidation during divorce is child custody. Trying to come to terms with not having your children every day may seem too much to bear. In New York, if the court must determine child custody, it does so with the children's best...