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In New York, a parent who is required to pay child support isn’t off the hook when that child turns 18 years of age. In this state, even though custody and visitation orders end when a child becomes a legal adult, child support continues until that child turns 21...
If you are divorcing someone with considerable wealth and power, you may fear they will wield it against you in the divorce. Your spouse may even have told you that you will never see your child again. Money can buy many things, but children -- and child custody --...
By the time you hire an attorney to represent you in an upcoming New York divorce, you are probably committed to putting your unhappy marriage behind you. It is common for people finally deciding to file for divorce to want to push through the process as quickly as...
Hiding assets before a divorce used to mean physically taking cash and setting it aside. A spouse who did not want to split up their assets fairly may put aside small amounts for years so that they had their “own” money that their spouse knew nothing about. They also...
Your spouse makes six or seven figures a year, while you either don't work at all to raise your children, or you only work a part-time job with a much lower income. Especially if you have student loans or want custody of your children, you may feel like it would be...
Having multiple owners can help protect a business. If one owner has a medical emergency or gets into a car crash, the other owner can step up and temporarily cover their responsibilities. Two or more co-owners can also offer a broader perspective and more unique...
Some people say that contracts are the lifeblood of modern business. These formal, written agreements help solidify obligations one party makes with another. Businesses use contracts to protect themselves from liability, secure skilled work of professionals and obtain...
In most New York divorces, spouses disagree over at least one major element. Child custody matters and property division are among the leading reasons divorce disputes arise. Although many believe dividing marital property is much easier when they possess a lot of...
For the duration of your marriage, you and your spouse have shared financial resources. You have probably pooled your income to pay bills. You likely jointly own your home and other major assets, like vehicles. You may also incur debts together while supporting your...
If you’re a father going through a divorce in New York, you may be worried about the time you get to spend with your children after the process is finalized. You don’t want to become a holi-dad. A holi-dad is someone who basically just shows up on the holidays or for...