Jane K. Cristal, P.C. Blog

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Residents of Nassau County and other suburbs of New York City who are contemplating divorcing their spouse usually view the concept as frightening and almost unbearably painful. While no divorce is free from stress and emotional pain, the New York State judicial...

A divorce can be a confrontational process as two New York residents work to end their marriage. One factor that can cause stress and conflict during the process is the resolution of child custody matters. Child custody refers to where and how a child is cared for...

Spousal and child support are among the most important rulings that courts make when couples end their marriage. Judges take some common factors into consideration while ruling on these divorce matters. Courts will consider all income sources while calculating a...

Large assets may bring bigger problems and consequences when a couple ends their marriage. Before undergoing a high asset divorce in New York, you should take several steps to protect your assets. Allocating these assets in property division depends on the couple’s...