Parents who share children but live separately usually need to establish custody orders. They can do so by cooperating with one another. They might work out a schedule and a system for sharing decision-making authority on their own that works well for the family. In...
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What are the legal grounds for divorce in New York?
Divorce is relatively common. Divorce rates fluctuate based on a variety of factors, making it difficult to predict how much risk there could be. Many people who get divorced never imagined the end of their marriage previously. They may have very little information...
What happens to retirement savings in a New York divorce?
Couples thinking about their future together often save to buy a home and then begin saving for retirement. Couples may enjoy multiple decades of retirement together if they both remain healthy. Having enough money set aside to live comfortably during retirement...
Can a spouse ignore a divorce filing to prevent it from moving forward?
Couples preparing for divorce may disagree about many key details related to their marriage and its end. In some cases, they may not even agree about the need for a divorce. Sometimes, one spouse is ready to end a marriage, while the other seemingly hopes to work...
Can a child choose which parent gets custody in New York?
Ideally, couples who divorce will put aside their differences so that they can develop an effective, cooperative co-parenting relationship. But, what if that isn’t possible? Can your child pick where they want to live and which parent gets primary physical custody?...
Are separate accounts separate property in a New York divorce?
A divorce is a stressful process, in part because of the financial challenges involved. Spouses generally need to prepare to divide their assets and financial obligations, a process that could very well damage their relationship and force them into litigation. People...
Negotiating children’s college costs during divorce
Now that you and your spouse pursue divorce, you clearly understand that your young children are your greatest concern. How will they cope? Will they adjust to new schedules and living arrangements? While their emotional well-being remains a priority, their financial...
Will moving out mean you lose the house in your divorce?
By the time one of you files for divorce, your marital relationship is already likely under a lot of pressure. The two of you may have a hard time even being in the same room with one another, let alone talking amicably about complex property division and custody...
Should you work with a forensic accountant during your divorce?
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s helpful if you can work with professionals who understand what you’re going through and trained to handle cases like yours. One of the professionals who can be very helpful is a forensic accountant. A forensic accountant is...
How much will you pay in child support?
If you and your spouse divorce, you will need to determine how you’ll care for your children without being in the same home. One of the issues you will need to discuss is the child support that will be needed from the noncustodial parent or the parent who has that...