When spouses call it quits on their marriage, they have varying reasons to do so. In New York state, the courts require spouses to cite a divorce reason out of the seven grounds stated in the law. Additionally, the state mandates them to meet the residency requirement...
When petitioning for divorce in New York, you have to decide whether to file it as no-fault or under any of the six fault grounds, both of which are acceptable ways to petition for your marriage’s dissolution. Now, you may be weighing the pros and cons of each and...
With worries of prolonged and costly trials, many divorcing spouses wonder whether they could formally end their marriage without having to go to court. Generally, parties cannot finalize a divorce without some sort of court involvement. Nonetheless, it is possible...
You want to file for divorce based on irretrievable differences, which is the no-fault grounds for divorce in New York. The problem is you and your spouse cannot stand each other, more so work together on the terms of your settlement agreement. Even though you want to...
Long Islanders from all walks of life who are going through a divorce will probably have to figure out what to do with their family home. Most of the time, a person’s residence is considered marital property in a New York divorce. This is true even if the home is only...
For many going through a divorce, their primary concern is their children. However, if you are divorcing later in life, your children are likely adults, and one of your primary concerns is your retirement accounts and pensions. Other than your real estate holdings,...
The property involved in a high-asset divorce can be significant. Figuring out how to split them during the property division process can be challenging at best, and the outcome of your property division can shape what your post-divorce life will look like for a long...
If you and your spouse are considering divorce in New York, there is a process you must follow. Divorce process Before filing for divorce, you or your spouse must have been a resident of New York for at least two years immediately before filing. Alternatively, either...
If you are considering a divorce, it can feel like an insurmountable amount of stress. Many couples find themselves at a point of needing to cross that bridge, and some divorces may require additional help. In addition to attorneys, there are other professionals who...
Most people going through divorce want to avoid conflict to protect themselves from the emotional and mental toll that can be taken by the process. However, most divorces are going to see a certain amount of conflict. This doesn’t mean that you need to rush to settle...
