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Category Archives: Divorce
Tips May Make Divorce More Amicable In New Year
Some couples in New York may be contemplating getting divorced in the new year. Still, even if a couple chooses to go through divorce, the process does not necessarily have to be hostile. A couple of tips may help a divorcing couple to…
Requesting Temporary Exclusive Use Of The Marital Home
When one spouse files for divorce, it often inspires a stressful-and sometimes even hostile-household environment. To resolve this issue, both spouses can work with their individual legal representatives to petition the court for temporary possession of the family home. Unfortunately, New York courts…
Dependency Exemptions & The Child Tax Credit Under The TCJA
Making child custody and child support determinations is an integral aspect of the divorce process. Before spouses can legally part ways, they must first reach an agreement regarding related tax deductions and the child tax credit. Before 2018, parents could claim qualifying children…
Dependency Exemptions & The Child Tax Credit Under The TCJA
Making child custody and child support determinations is an integral aspect of the divorce process. Before spouses can legally part ways, they must first reach an agreement regarding related tax deductions and the child tax credit. Before 2018, parents could claim qualifying children…
How Gambling Can Affect Property Division During Divorce
The Concept of Marital Waste in Property Division “Marital waste” refers to the intentional dissipation of shared assets by one party for their own benefit. This often occurs when one spouse uses shared finances or other marital property for extravagant vacations, designer clothing,…
What Happens To A Timeshare During Divorce?
New York Is an Equitable Distribution State Equitable distribution is legal principle that refers to division property and finances based on the relative needs and contributions of both spouses. This means when couples in New York get divorced, state courts attempt to divide…
Interstate Child Custody Orders
What You Need to Know About Custody Orders Between States Although it can be difficult, it is not uncommon for divorced or unmarried parents to live in separate states. This type of arrangement can be challenging when it comes to determining how joint…
What’s Mine Is Mine: Defining Separate Property Under New York Divorce Law
One of the biggest questions in divorce litigation is often “who gets what?” Under New York law, when a couple gets divorced, the courts will utilize what is known as “Equitable Distribution” to divide up the parties’ martial property. Additionally, each party will…
Cheating Doesn’t Matter: Why Adultery Isn’t The Best Grounds For Filing A Divorce In New York
Often, the cause of a divorce can be tied to the most straightforward breaking of marriage vows: cheating. However, as much pain and anger an extramarital affair can cause, and as understandable as it is to want to file for divorce as a…
New Tax Law’s Effects On Alimony Deductions
The new tax law eliminates the tax deduction for alimony payments, potentially making marriages an even more hotly contested and costly process, especially for lower-income couples. Although upper middle class and wealthy households can usually afford higher taxes on alimony payments, those with…
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