Asset distribution can quickly become a point of contention during divorce settlement negotiations. It is typically in the best interest of both spouses to keep the issue out of the courts and reach an agreement on their own — but this is not always an easy process. So, what should you do if you and… Read More »
If you’re hoping to see a positive outcome in your divorce case, or at least come away from the divorce financially stable, it is important you present yourself well in court and follow the advice of your attorneys. Below are some of the most common mistakes people make in divorce court that can end up… Read More »
When you really want your marriage to work out, it’s easy to begin glossing over some relationship red flags. However, these issues can quickly become sources of major conflict in your relationship that, if left unaddressed, could lead to the end of a marriage. Below are some examples of common sources of marital conflict that… Read More »
When filing your Complaint for Divorce, you must include the grounds upon which you are seeking that divorce. These grounds may or may not indicate fault on the part of your spouse. The grounds for divorce in New York are as follows: Cruel and inhumane treatment: One spouse may allege that the conduct of the… Read More »
While a divorce is a legal action that officially ends a marriage, an annulment is an action in which the marriage is considered to have never been valid in the first place. Thus, a couple that has obtained an annulment would be considered to have never been legally married in the eyes of the law…. Read More »
In New York, the standard for divorcing couples is that their property will be divided in an equitable manner. Note that this does not necessarily mean an equal division, but instead a fair one. When making decisions regarding asset distribution, courts will consider what each spouse brought to the marriage and what each will need… Read More »
Gillian Hearst, a socialite and contributor to Town & Country who is the daughter of Patty Hearst and great-granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst, recently filed for divorce from husband Christian Simonds after 10 years of marriage. The couple has three daughters, who are aged four, three and one. In addition to child custody, asset distribution… Read More »
No two states are exactly alike when it comes to divorce. Thus, it’s perhaps not surprising that there are many myths out there related to the divorce process. Many of the rumors you’ve possibly heard about divorce in New York are untrue or only partially true. Below are some of the most common myths associated… Read More »
A man from Brooklyn Heights forfeited his potential claim to his wife’s fortune from a tobacco company after divorce proceedings revealed he had bugged her iPhone with simple $50 software. By bugging her phone, he was able to record some of her confidential meetings with her divorce attorney and psychologist to gain an unfair advantage… Read More »
Figuring out alimony has never been a simple task for divorce attorneys. Alimony arrangements often become the subject of dispute during the divorce negotiation process. The new tax regulations signed into law by President Donald Trump in December could make determining alimony arrangements even more difficult. For the past several decades, the rules with regard… Read More »