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...
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....
Dividing property is one of the most important things to do during a divorce. As a couple, the two of you have spent years accumulating assets and you have to decide how they should be split up. You may also have separate assets, and you want to make sure that they...
Divorces can be expensive. They have the potential to drag out for many months or years, too, making you spend more time with your attorney (which can add up to a lot more money). If you end up with a conflict with your spouse, then you could be looking at thousands...
You and your spouse collected art for many years during your marriage. You both enjoyed collecting new artists’ work and going to art auctions to see what you could buy. Now, your collection, you believe, is worth several million dollars. When your spouse told you...
When you and your spouse decided to get a divorce, you did so at that time because you thought your child was independent enough to understand the reasoning and to be happy with a custody schedule that allowed them some freedom. What you found instead was that your...
Divorce can be a complicated process, and some people make it harder for themselves than it needs to be. They set unachievable goals or make decisions that undercut their position when they go to court. They can also allow their emotions to dictate what they do. For...
If you’re planning to get divorced, you do need to budget for the cost of your divorce. In New York, the minimum filing fee for a divorce is just $335, but that doesn’t cover everything. Considering the cost of your divorce, you first need to think about the basic...
If you're getting divorced, you may be concerned that your ex is not going to want to divide the assets with you in the right fashion. Perhaps they're unhappy that you're ending the marriage, so they don't want you to get those assets out of spite. Perhaps they just...
Getting married in New York is easier than getting divorced. You don't need an explanation for why you want to get married, nor do you have to endure a long wait to secure state services. Typically, there will be little state oversight regarding who gets married,...