Navigating a Contentious Divorce
Divorce often brings out the worst in people, and spouses can become bitter, angry, and resentful toward one another, with the legal process becoming combative. Agreeing on important issues such as asset division, custody, support, and maintenance support or alimony are heatedly contested. When spouses choose to lash out at each other to wound...
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How is Property Divided in a New York Divorce
Working together in a divorce is the best possible outcome a couple can aim for. Division of assets can be challenging when considering all of the factors that will influence life after the dissolution of a marriage. It can leave you with apprehension and fear for the future when your financial security seems shaky....
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The Benefits of an Uncontested Divorce
Working together and agreeing on the elements that build a marriage can also benefit a couple when both parties feel it is time to dissolve the union. Not all divorces end amicably, with both parties agreeing to the same circumstances. But when that happens, it will make the divorce process much more straightforward, faster,...
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How Are Marital Assets Divided in New York?
Divorce can often be a difficult time of emotionally charged uncertainty. One of the most complicated parts of a divorce is deciding how marital assets should be distributed. In New York divorces, marital assets are divided using the principles of equitable distribution. Equitable distribution calls for a fair, if not equal, distribution between spouses....
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Difference Between an Uncontested and Contested Divorce
Divorce is complicated. There are different types of divorces, each coming with its own set of issues. In New York, you may have a contested or uncontested divorce. Understanding the details of each type is crucial so you can make an educated decision about your divorce. Facing a divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when...
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What is Contested Divorce in New York City
Dissolving a marriage can be one of the most challenging decisions a person makes, even in the best situation. When a couple cannot agree on provisions within the divorce, another layer of anxiety is added to an already complicated process. Whether the disagreement is about child custody, equitable distribution, alimony, or divorce in general,...
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5 Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Divorce Attorney
Finding the right divorce attorney can be a challenge. While there may be several good attorneys in your area, you must choose a divorce attorney you can work comfortably alongside through what will likely be one of the most challenging times in your life. You should meet with more than one attorney before making...
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Divorce and Power of Attorney
In New York, divorce proceedings have NO EFFECT on a power of attorney. If your spouse is your designated agent, they remain so until you formally revoke the power of attorney or a divorce decree is issued. Simply executing a new power of attorney does not fulfill these requirements. Revoking a Power of Attorney...
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