Prenuptial agreements can help prospective spouses secure their financial stability in the event that their marriage ends in divorce. These contracts have increased in popularity over the years, especially among younger Americans and couples where both individuals earn substantial income. One of the key goals for many people when they start to negotiate a prenup is to avoid having to…
Disagreements over paternity and child support can become very messy, even if the purported father is the richest man in the world. When the parties are from different states, that can make the situation even more complex. Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been ordered to appear in a New York City court as…
After a long day or night at work, everyone deserves the chance to spend some peaceful time away from their job with the people they love. Unfortunately, this is difficult or impossible for some people, particularly first responders. Whether you’re a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician, there is the possibility that you could be confronted with a life-or-death…
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…
No one questions the fact that both parents have a legal and moral responsibility to help pay for the costs associated with raising their child from the time they are born. When parents live apart, this duty usually involves a child support order mandating that one parent send monthly payments of a specific amount to their ex. As doctors and…
During a divorce, parents of minor children should always concentrate on the needs of their sons and daughters as they look to resolve their legal issues. Even when both parties have the best intentions however, it can be easy to overlook young people’s perspective during the negotiation process. Now, some divorcing couples are using a new method of mediation to…
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…
