The wealthier someone is, the more motivation they have to deceive their spouse about financial matters during a divorce. Assets that are accumulated by either party during a course of a marriage are usually divisible, and terms relating to alimony and child support are based on an individual’s income. There are many potential ways for spouses to violate the law…
As the last jurisdiction to approve no-fault divorce, New York lagged behind some states by several decades. Since the change occurred in 2010, most couples within the state have chosen to use this method of marriage dissolution. Instead of having to prove that their husband or wife committed some sort of marital misconduct, a spouse in the Empire State now…
Scenes of wildfires throughout Southern California have shocked and horrified people around the world. Blazes compounded by dry weather have resulted in dozens of deaths and billions of dollars in property damage. Clearing out the debris and rebuilding what’s been lost is expected to take several years. Some unexpected consequences of this tragedy might change lives forever. Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes…
Spouses naturally get nervous when their partner starts giving excessive time and attention to someone else. It might be a sign of infidelity or just an indication that a husband or wife no longer enjoys their marital relationship. Today, spouses don’t just have to worry about losing their partner to someone else. Increasingly, it’s a smartphone, rather than another man…
Even people who have never been through a divorce are usually aware that someone who receives alimony (referred to as “maintenance” under New York Law) is no longer entitled to payments once they marry someone else. Technically, an ex-spouse’s obligation to make payments can be terminated once their former husband or wife moves in with a new romantic partner, even…
Like each marriage, each divorce is unique. There are countless factors that might come into play when spouses are deciding whether it’s time to make a new start. While emotions certainly play a large role, couples cannot avoid the financial ramifications of a breakup. Economic shifts often happen quickly, and sometimes the changes cause husbands and wives to think carefully…
In the best circumstances, parents who divorce can put their personal differences aside in order to negotiate custody and visitation terms that work for everyone involved. Unfortunately, this can be very difficult when one party accuses the other of having a serious drug or alcohol problem. The breakup of two actors demonstrates how cases involving substance abuse allegations frequently must…
Many of us bring our jobs home with us, and the strain from workplace stress can have a serious negative effect on our relationships. Long hours, difficult bosses, job insecurity and other forms of employment-related pressure can lead to fatigue, irritability and emotional distance. A recent study shows just how harmful work troubles can be to a marriage, particularly within…
Divorces are intensely personal matters, and in many cases, the bitterness lingers long past the date when the marriage is legally terminated. However, regardless of what led to the breakup or what type of anger exists between the parties, it’s important to remember that a divorce order carries the same weight as any other court directive. Violating a court order…
Families have a wide range of reasons for hiring a nanny. Frequently, the extra help is needed because both parents work outside the home. Whether a family has an existing nanny, or parents require childcare assistance due to the new living arrangements, divorce can make keeping or hiring a nanny very complicated. During the process of negotiating custody and visitation…