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When one person is ordered to pay alimony (also referred to as spousal support) to the other, it is expected to be paid on time and in full. However, as the past several years have shown, challenges can arise unexpectedly and many people can have unexpected issues...
For spouses thinking about divorce, you are likely thinking about a million little things. However, a big part of your future will be your finances, which begins now, during your marriage because your marital estate is what will be split to start both of your...
It might be the case that, at least eventually, you will be in a better place financially once your divorce is finalized. But you might still wonder what effect your divorce will have on your credit score, especially if you are looking to make a big purchase like an...
Many Long Island residents who find themselves in the middle of a contentious divorce let negative feelings toward their estranged spouse block their ability to make a rational decision about accepting a settlement offer or demanding “their day in court.” Having a...
A divorce can be a complicated matter, especially when the divorce involves a member of the armed services. When looking at some of the challenges facing an armed services member in divorce, it is important to note the superseding law. The two sets of law that are...
The decision to end a marriage can be extremely painful, and many people come out of it with a lot of anger and resentment at the other spouse. They may have fantasies about going to trial and confronting their ex with everything they did wrong that led to the...
Spousal support is an important request that may be made during divorce. If you are requesting spousal support, or your spouse is, during your divorce, it is helpful to know the different types of spousal support that may be available. The main categories Spousal...
One of the biggest decisions in a divorce is who is going to keep the house. If you are the spouse who is moving out, you may not look forward to the prospect of renting, especially if you’ve grown used to owning a home. There are many concerns you may have about...
Fighting can be cathartic. Winning can seem worth it, which means that some divorcees believe that a drawn-out litigious divorce is the goal. They believe they should fight for every dollar, tooth and nail. However, in practice, divorce litigation is expensive, and...
When New York couples are in the middle of a divorce, it is often precipitated by one spouse informing the other that he or she wants to end the marriage. The person who has been served with divorce papers might not be sure of what to do. In some instances, they might...
