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Ending a marriage is governed by New York law. Courts recognize seven legal reasons. Procedure Spouses must file for divorce in a New York State Supreme Court in the county where they live. New York courts issue judgments covering marital property, debt, child custody...
One of the most difficult issues in any New York divorce is valuing the homestead and allocating the net value between the parties. Each spouse may have his or her own opinion about the home’s value, especially if the family has lived there for more than five years....
Like other states, New York uses child support guidelines that judges are supposed to follow when deciding how much support each parent is responsible for. These Child Support Guidelines are supposed to make sure that both parents get treated fairly. They also ensure...
One thing that some married couples forget when discussing divorce is that it does not have to be a hard, complicated process. Instead, an amicable divorce is possible, as long as couples avoid some common mistakes that can throw a wrench into the process. Agreeing to...
In addition to child support, married or divorced spouses may need other support to continue their standard of living or to make up for the loss of income when they raised children or made other sacrifices for the family. New York law governs this support and its...
Single parents who wish to move, either to another borough in New York City or to a more distant destination, usually have good reasons for doing so. In many cases, a better job opportunity or more affordable housing could be the reason. In other cases, a person may...
Like other states, New York has laws on its books which are designed to protect victims of domestic violence. Unlike some other states, New York’s laws do not go into a lot of detail about what happens in child custody cases where one parent has committed domestic...
Committing domestic or family violence is illegal in New York. There are many legal procedures intended to stop violence and courts play a significant role in this process. Domestic violence The state’s family law defines domestic violence as abusive behavior...
Divorce is never an easy process. The emotions involved can be overwhelming, while at the same time you’re dealing with issues you never before considered. For couples with a high net worth, things can be even more complicated. Asset tracing is a means of making those...
Many New York couples find themselves in a twilight zone between preserving their marriage and getting divorced. Most of these couples are familiar with the concept of ending their marriage via a legal divorce, but many of these couples are unaware of an alternative...