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When Your Spouse Hides Their Money: Red Flags And Raids
A common issue in New York divorces that often results in particularly lengthy and brutal litigation is where there is a serious dispute over how much money someone is earning. Often, after adivorce is commenced, the supporting or monied spouse’s income suddenly takes…
When The Wedding Is Cancelled, Who Gets The Ring?
While divorce is unfortunately all too common among New Yorkers, another issue that does not get discussed nearly as much is the financial impact of weddings that don’t end up taking place. While all for the best in the long run, there can…
Factors Considered In Modifying Child Support
A common issue for many divorce litigants in New York, both before and after a divorce is finalized, is paying or getting paid child support. Under New York law, child support is awarded based on the Child Support Standards Act, or CSSA, which…
A Necessary Step For All Lgbtq Parents In New York
As of 2011, same sex couples can get married in New York. However, what this also means is thatsame-sex couples can get divorced in New York. While the Marriage Equality Act allowed for same-sex parents to list both of them on their child’s…
When Separate Property Can Become Martial Property In New York
Often a hotly contested issue for divorcing couples, property division can be quite difficult to resolve satisfactorily. New York has specific laws that the court and individual parties are expected to abide by, but that doesn’t mean the outcome is always mutually agreeable.…
Child Support Cap In High Net Worth Divorces
Child support is one of the most contested issues for any divorcing couple. Neither parent wants to pay more than the other, but both want to ensure that their child is well taken care of and provided for. When there is a great…
When DNA Doesn’t Matter: Paternity By Estoppel
Unfortunately, sometimes during family law litigation there can be a serious dispute regarding the paternity of one or more children involved in the case. Paternity can be significant because there are a number of crucial rights and obligations attached to being legally recognized…
When The Custodial Parent Wants To Move The Kids Out Of State
As our society becomes more mobile in where we choose to live and work, an issue that is becoming increasingly common during divorce and custody litigation is when one parent seeks to relocate with one or more of the parties’ children. Although many…
Divorce And Pension Funds: How To Protect Your Rights
While there are certain issues in divorce litigation that get a lot of attention such as custody, child support, and maintenance, one of the most significant issues, pension rights, is rarely discussed to the same degree. However, in New York, litigant must take…
When Your Ex Cries Poverty
One of the most common issues in divorce litigation is determining the appropriate amount of maintenance, both final and temporary. Obviously, the moneyed spouse wants to pay as little as possible, and the payee spouse wants to get as much as they can.…
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