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Dividing Investment Real Estate During a Divorce in New York
Property division is one of the most critical aspects of a divorce, which can be complicated when a couple owns investment properties. Real estate can change radically in value over the course of a marriage. That change in value can be entirely market-based, or can be the result of management and renovation of a property.…
Read MoreGrounds for Divorce in New York
While New York still allows for both fault and no-fault divorces, proceeding with a divorce on an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and without alleging or proving fault is now the standard way to proceed with a divorce in New York State. In fact, New York was the last state in the country to grant…
Read MoreResidency Requirements for Obtaining a Divorce in New York
A couple who wishes to divorce or annul a marriage in in New York must fulfill the state’s residency requirement under Section 230 of the New York Domestic Relations Law. To meet those requirements, the law requires that: The parties were married in the state and either party is a resident thereof when the action…
Read MoreCan You Challenge a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are valuable tools for protecting wealth and other assets, and offer couples a way to safeguard against the unexpected. Both parties must enter into the agreements honestly, committing to full and frank disclosure when it comes to their needs and their goals. Like any legal contract, however, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements…
Read MoreAre New York Divorce Records Public or Confidential?
Generally, when cases are litigated, the court papers become part of the public record. Family and matrimonial cases in New York, however, are different. They remain confidential, and cannot be accessed without a court order. Under New York Domestic Relations Law (DRL) Section 235: An officer of the court with whom the proceedings in a…
Read MoreHow Long Does Divorce Mediation Last?
Couples seeking a divorce have different options available if they wish to avoid the litigation process. Mediation offers an alternative, private option to resolve some of the issues involved in divorce in a less adversarial setting, allowing both parties to come to decisions that are beneficial to them. Mediation may be a less costly route,…
Read MoreThe Other Side of Asset Division – Splitting the Debt in Divorce
In any divorce action, you and your spouse have a variety of issues to negotiate and settle. One of these is the distribution of property and assets. Although divorcing spouses give a lot of attention and consideration to what parts of the marital estate they wish to keep, they often do not give as much…
Read MoreHow Does the Family Law Appeals Process Work in New York?
After a decision from the court – whether regarding divorce, child custody, or a support order – it can be expected that not everyone will be happy with the outcome. When one spouse or parent believes the court’s decision was inherently unfair or erroneous, they have the right to appeal that decision. In matters of…
Read MoreWhy Are People So Obsessed With Celebrity Breakups?
At least 25 celebrity couples have split up since the beginning of 2020. How do we know? Because Glamour Magazine posted a list of 25 couples whose breakups, the editors felt, were “particularly difficult” to handle. Some of these couples made the news daily, like Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock; others, like various contestants of…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce Is an Out-of-Court Alternative
Living life in close quarters during these past few months, whether a couple has been together for months or years, can put stress on the healthiest of relationships. With children learning virtually from home and non-essential businesses closed, forced family closeness can bring some spouses together, but it can also pull some spouses apart. Many…
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