Divorce

A prenuptial agreement (prenup) does more than outline how you will divide assets in the event of a divorce. You can use this legally binding document to protect yourself from unnecessary debt and clarify financial responsibilities during the marriage. However, you...

Counseling during divorce can seem counteractive – why would you seek help regarding a relationship that has ended? Divorce counseling can be beneficial for divorcing couples. You and your spouse can attend joint sessions, or you can do this alone. Here is why it's...

Unless a divorcing couple can negotiate their own alimony (spousal maintenance) agreement with the help of their legal teams, a judge will determine the amount, terms and duration. These are based on a number of factors.  Under New York law, this includes how long the...

Gaslighting is a phrase that’s used in numerous contexts. In a nutshell, it means manipulating someone to question their own perception of reality.  This is something that can happen between married couples, and it can often tread the line into becoming emotional...

A default divorce can be used by the court, essentially ruling that the divorce is being granted even though only one person is present in court. As a general rule, the court will then “default” to that person’s preferences. There won’t be a debate over how to divide...

The two main categories for assets during a divorce are marital property and separate property. If something is separate property, it belongs to one person or the other individually. If something is marital property, it is owned by both of them and needs to be split...

As a whole, divorce rates have declined in recent years. However, there is one exception- gray divorces. Gray divorce involves couples over the age of 50.  There are several reasons why gray divorce is bucking current trends, and these are discussed in more detail...

Parents who get divorced are often focused on custody of their children. They need to split up custody rights and share time with the child. A common way to do this is just for parents to switch back and forth every other week, swapping physical custody. But there are...

How important could your Facebook posts really be in your divorce? They may be much more significant than you think.  It’s estimated that 54% of divorce attorneys in this country have seen social media evidence come into play in their cases, and more than 80% turn to...

Finding out your spouse is hiding assets during a divorce can be a shocking and challenging discovery. It could mean getting less than you're entitled to in the divorce settlement, which can have far-reaching effects on your financial future. Taking the proper steps...