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High Asset Divorces In New York City
The divorce process is a stressful one at best and a contentious one at worst. One of the issues that can take the situation from stressful to contentious is asset division. While houses, checking accounts, and vehicles are often the sources of fighting…
What Does Sole Custody Entail In New York Divorces?
As a parent, the hardest part of your divorce will likely be resolving your custody case. Even parents who part on amicable terms often have difficulty agreeing on custody matters. Yet, you may be splitting from your spouse due to their conduct, and…
Video Arraignments Help Flatten The Curve Of COVID-19
Despite a global pandemic and court closures for many purposes, people still get arrested, and thus, the criminal courts must continue to function, albeit it a bit differently. Going forward, for the foreseeable future, courts will conduct criminal arraignments via Skype For Business,…
How COVID-19 Affects Family Court
The current global pandemic known as COVID-19 has affected nearly every single aspect of society as we know it, including the New York State court system. For the past few weeks, the courts and Governor Andrew Cuomo have issued many administrative orders and…
How Does a Divorce with Special Needs Child Work in NYC?
A divorce with special needs child in NYC follows the same basic divorce process as any New York divorce, but nearly every financial and custody decision gets more complicated. Child support may extend beyond age 21. Child custody arrangements need to account for…
What Are Interstate Child Custody Orders in NY?
Interstate child custody orders are court orders that determine custody and visitation when parents live in different states. In New York, these orders follow a federal law called the UCCJEA, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. The law decides which state…
What Is a QDRO in NYC?
A QDRO is a court order that splits a retirement account between two spouses during a divorce. The letters stand for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. Without one, a retirement plan administrator will not release any portion of one spouse's retirement benefits to the…
What Is Adult Adoption in NYC?
Adult adoption is a legal process that creates a parent-child relationship between two people who are both over 18. In New York City, it carries the same legal weight as adopting a minor. Once a court finalizes the adoption, the adopted person gains…
What Is a Statement of Net Worth in a NYC Divorce?
A statement of net worth is a sworn financial document that both spouses must file in every New York City divorce case. It lists everything you own, everything you owe, and everything you earn. Think of it as a complete financial snapshot of…
What Is the Child Support Percentage in NY?
New York uses a fixed percentage formula to calculate child support. The child support percentage in NY depends on how many children need support. For one child, the noncustodial parent pays 17% of combined parental income. Two children bumps that to 25%. Three…
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