Some people see divorce coming, while others are caught off-guard. Should your spouse ask for a divorce, it’s critical that you take a step back, assess the situation and implement a plan for moving forward. There are a variety of important questions to answer if your...
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
Should you fight for part of your spouse’s business when you divorce?
If your marriage is heading for a divorce and your partner has a successful business, you may think you should fight to gain a share in the company. While that's definitely an option, it might not be your best one. Here are some things you should consider: You may...
Can you keep your ex’s new partner away from your children?
A spouse cheating on you can be a very bitter end to a marriage, which might make you carry a lot of resentment for the other person who helped destroy your relationship. Even in circumstances where your spouse didn't cheat but instead moved on very quickly after the...
How long will a divorce take?
One of the first questions that many people ask about divorce is fairly simple: How long is this going to take? Generally, it’s because they’re interested in ending the marriage as fast as possible. They’ve already made the decision to end it, after all. If they were...
What’s the connection between money and divorce?
Have you ever heard someone say that one of the leading causes of divorce is money? It’s true that couples do fight about money often, and the stress it causes can end relationships. Why are these disagreements so common? There are a few things to consider. One is...
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...