When one spouse in a divorce earns significantly more than the other, it is almost a certainty that there will be an alimony arrangement as part of the divorce decree. The alimony payer is required to pay a specific amount of money each month until a certain date, the remarriage of the receiving spouse, the… Read More »
When you receive a divorce petition from your spouse, it is your responsibility to respond. The way in which you respond, however, depends on what your spouse asks of the court in the petition and your own personal circumstances. It is best to retain an attorney as soon as possible when you receive a divorce… Read More »
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of New York’s Family Law Attorney Bryan L. Salamone as Two Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Family… Read More »
Whether you are paying or receiving alimony as part of the terms of your divorce, there are some records you should hold on to that could be important down the line in the event of a dispute. Here is a quick overview of those records you should keep. For the alimony payer If you are… Read More »
One of the most important steps you take early on in the divorce process is hiring your attorney. This can be an understandably difficult process — you have likely never hired an attorney before and may be feeling stressed out about the prospect of going through the divorce. Fortunately, a good lawyer will be right… Read More »
A counterclaim is a chance for you to submit your own requests in writing about what type of outcome you would like to see in your divorce regarding issues such as property division, child custody and child support. You would submit the counterclaim after your spouse files the initial divorce petition. The following are some… Read More »
Unless you settle your divorce case extremely quickly, there’s a decent chance you will have to go to a deposition, to be scheduled by your spouse’s attorney. During a deposition the attorney will ask you a series of questions, which will have been agreed to by you and your attorney. A court reporter will place… Read More »
Expert witnesses play a significant role in divorce cases, as they can lend insight into a person’s financial, medical or emotional situation. But what about character witnesses? Character witnesses are often used in criminal cases as a way to portray a defendant in a positive light. Can they also be helpful or make a difference… Read More »
Many people suffer damage to their credit score after going through a divorce, but it is not the divorce itself that causes that damage. What exactly does cause a dip in credit among some divorcees? Below is a quick overview. Financial troubles after a divorce The process of getting a divorce has no influence on… Read More »
Most of the time, if one spouse is able to pay for an attorney but the other is not, the court will direct the spouse that earns more money to at least partially contribute money to pay for the other’s attorney’s fees. However, it behooves your spouse to agree upfront to pay you some of… Read More »