Year: 2024
What if parents cannot agree on custody and parenting time?
New York family law cases can be particularly difficult when children are involved. While there are often news reports of complicated cases in which allegations between the parents fly back and forth amid an extended dispute over who gets custody and how visitation is...
How does the court decide how marital property will be split?
In New York divorce cases, spouses will frequently get into disagreements over property. Some states use the community property template where all property is shared equally among the partners whether it was marital or separate. New York does not do that. Like most...
What you need to know about powers of attorney
When you think about estate planning, you probably picture figuring how to distribute your assets to loved ones. While this is a critical part of the estate planning process that you need to thoroughly address, it’s not the only piece of your estate plan that needs...
Preparing for life after divorce
Going through a divorce is often mentally and emotionally difficult. Divorce can have a significant psychological impact on people even if the divorce is relatively amicable. A couple of factors could make this worse. The divorce process in New York, like most states,...
Helpful estate planning tips to keep in mind
Deciding to set up an estate plan is a wise and responsible decision. No matter your age or how much you own, having an estate plan has many benefits. It protects your loved ones from the stress of wondering what you would like to happen after you pass away and...