Protecting Your Rights And Best Interests
In Divorce And Other Family Law Matters
Protecting Your Rights And Best Interests In Divorce And Other Family Law Matters
Jane K. Cristal, P.C. Blog
Can your ex move far away with the kids after a New York divorce?
Whether you are equal co-parents according to the custody arrangements in your divorce or your spouse has primary custody but you have the right to reasonable and liberal visitation, having regular access to your children is a key component to being an active parent....
How a QDRO helps divorcing couples with retirement savings
Splitting a retirement account during a divorce is often a painful process for the couple involved. Walking away from a marriage with only a portion of the savings you've accumulated can mean needing to make some drastic and unpleasant adjustments to your retirement...
Social media safety during a divorce
You rely on your social media accounts to make and maintain your connections to other people -- and there’s nothing wrong with that. When you’re going through a divorce, however, everything you post on social media can end up being scrutinized for “evidence” that can...
What happens to our business if we divorce?
It sounded such a wonderful plan. After your honeymoon traveling around the world, you decided to start a small organic coffee shop together, like the ones you had seen in Australia. For the first year, it was tough but fun. Then, when the business started to...
How long does alimony last?
New Yorkers seeking a divorce go through a lot of work to divide their property in a way that meets the state's standards of fairness, but sometimes even the most evenhanded division of assets and debts leaves one ex-spouse at a distinct financial disadvantage. In...
Even basic divorce cases in New York can have complexities
New Yorkers who have decided that their marriage is no longer working and they need to move forward with a divorce will undoubtedly think about various issues that may come to the forefront. That includes child custody, child support, spousal support and property...
What assets should I fight for during divorce?
Although divorce can be an emotional endeavor, it can also be a major financial transaction. So, even though you might want to get through the process quickly with as little pain is possible, you should really take the time necessary to ensure that you’re financial...
“No-fault divorce” versus “fault divorce”
Divorces can be resolved without the need for a judge to make life decisions for departing spouses. However, this is often not the case as couples cannot reach an agreement on one or more key divorce issues. This inability to agree can stem from the reason one spouse...
Factors to consider when initiating a gray divorce
As people tend to live longer, society sees an increase in other trends. Despite vowing to remain married until “death do us part,” many older couples decide to divorce. This wave of gray divorces is related to the baby boomer generation seeing drastic changes in...
New York property division basics
When a couple makes the difficult decision to divorce, they may not know what comes next or be prepared for what to expect. They likely know that issues such as property division will need to be resolved but may not know how they will be resolved during their divorce....
