Not all divorces are alike. A couple that has only been married for a year, for example, may have few joint assets (or few assets at all), which can make the financial part of divorce relatively simple compared to couples that have been together a long time and have...
Year: 2023
3 issues people often overlook when creating their estate plans
Estate planning can be as simple or as complicated as an individual testator needs it to be. When it comes to estate planning documentation that is property-focused, for example, some people have only a few assets worth bequeathing to others and only a few...
2 issues that might cancel a residential real estate closing
For someone who is selling a piece of residential real estate, negotiating an offer and scheduling a closing can feel like a major relief. They finally know how much money they will have for their next property and when they will need to move out of their home. For...
Is there any benefit to proving your spouse cheated in a divorce?
People decide to file for divorce in New York for reasons ranging from financial misconduct to changes in religious beliefs. One of the most common reasons that people choose to end their marriages is infidelity. Although most traditional wedding ceremonies include a...
What happens to real property during a New York divorce?
Real property represents a substantial financial investment and also some degree of liability. Property owners have to pay to maintain the edifices on their land and also need to carry insurance or install fencing to protect themselves from premises liability claims....