When couples get divorced, they often focus on dividing their assets. They may split up their bank accounts or investments. They may sell a family home and divide the proceeds. Some even sell a family business that they own together. But what about their debts? Most...
Divorce & Family Law
Tips for co-parenting during the summer
The summer months can be difficult for co-parents. The schedule changes. Children have more free time, and there isn’t the routine that comes along with the school day, which usually matches up fairly well with a parent’s work day. As such, co-parents need to think...
Can dating during divorce harm my case?
It can take some time before your divorcing process finalizes, while you and your spouse divide assets and plan child custody. During this waiting period, you may have unexpectedly found someone you’re interested in starting a relationship with or even just want to...
Will I receive 50/50 child custody in New York?
Divorce will inevitably mean a change in your relationship with your children. Unless you and your ex decide to try an unusual arrangement, like a birdnesting situation where the children stay in the family home, the children will move back and forth between where you...
Can I force my spouse to leave our home while the divorce is pending?
Can I force my spouse to leave the marital home?
What happens to my retirement in a divorce?
If you are going through a divorce and have retirement assets, you may be concerned about what will happen to them in the future. The truth is that your spouse may have a claim to at least a portion of those assets, so it’s smart to look at ways you can protect them....
Divorcing? Time to Obtain or Update Your Estate Plan
The divorce and legal separation process can be a trying time. However, as long as you are working with an experienced divorce and family law attorney for your divorce, it may also be a good time to consider either making an estate plan or updating any estate plan you...
Planning Parenting Time During Spring Break
Spring break is right around the corner. If you have minor children and a parenting time agreement, now is the time to start thinking about what you want your spring break to look like. CONSULT YOUR DIVORCE DECREE OR SEPARATION AGREEMENT Before you begin planning how...
Divorcing? Don’t Make These Mistakes With Your Money
Divorce can seem overwhelming. There are a number of decisions to be made involving personal possessions, finances, and more. Even though every divorce is different, there are some common money mistakes that many divorcing people make. Below we discuss some of them....
Questions About Divorce
When someone is planning a divorce, they often have a lot of questions about the process. In this day and age, odds are good they already know one or more people who have gotten a divorce, and these friends may be a ready source of information. However, every divorce...