From trying to figure out who will keep the family home to who will have to pay spousal support, or if anyone will need to at all, divorce can be a stressful and complicated process in New York. However, a major source of acrimony during a marital split-up has to do...
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Collaborative divorce has its advantages
The process of getting divorced in New York can understandably cause anxious feelings and even ill will. However, divorce does not always have to be an entirely negative experience. Thanks to collaborative divorce, a married couple can navigate a marital split-up...
Tightly intertwined finances can make divorce challenging
Getting divorced is oftentimes a challenging process due to the emotional toll it can take on a person. In addition, a few financial mistakes during a divorce proceeding can cause a newly divorced spouse to be in much worse shape than anticipated. The more tightly two...
Annulment is not the same as divorce
One question couples in New York face when they are thinking about ending their marriage is whether to get an annulment or to actually get divorced. Choosing one or the other is relatively simple, involving placing a checkmark beside either one on a petition. However,...
The family home may not be worth keeping after divorce
One of the most painful parts of dissolving a marriage is determining how to handle the family home. After all, the marital home usually sparks many positive memories for a couple. A few tips may help with addressing both of these areas during a divorce proceeding in...
Millennials more likely to have prenuptial agreements today
An increasing number of millennials in New York are putting off marriage until they get older -- the opposite of what previous generations did. As a result of this, millennials usually have more property, businesses or careers by the time they are ready to get...
Unanticipated costs may catch spouses off guard during divorce
If two spouses are having a hard time getting along, then getting divorced may not be a bad idea. This is true despite how heartbreaking, taxing and stressful divorce can be. Being prepared for often unexpected costs can make the divorce process a bit easier to manage...
Deception on part of spouse can be costly during divorce
During a marital breakup in New York, spouses sometimes find out that the other party has been hiding property or reporting less income than was actually learned. In every divorce proceeding, each spouse is legally obligated to disclose any and all expenses, debt,...
Knowing finances an important part of divorce
The process of dissolving a marriage in New York is not just an emotionally challenging experience -- it can be a financially difficult one too. A U. S. Government Accountability Office report from 2012 indicated that divorce can lead to more than a 40 percent...
Health savings accounts must be addressed during divorce
Health savings accounts may seem as though they have been around forever. The reality is that they have been in existence in the United States for only 13 years. As a result, those who are going through divorce in New York may understandably not know how to deal...

