It is common for one spouse to earn much more than the other during a New York marriage. Sometimes, one spouse chooses part-time work or a less demanding career than they would otherwise pursue so that they can devote themselves to supporting the family. If you have...
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Year: 2021
How is child support determined in New York?
When a child is born, both parents have a legal duty to provide for them until the age of majority. In New York, children are entitled to parental support until they turn 21, marry, join the military or find a source of income. Thus, should parents separate or divorce...
Will you get compensation in a New York breach of contract suit?
Acquiring compensation might not be your primary goal if someone breaks a business contract to which you are a party. Still, you might agree that hitting the other party where it hurts the most – their finances – is an effective form of deterrence. When a partner,...
What are common custody arrangements?
With custody, there are several different arrangements that could work for you and your children. You might opt for one parent to have custody during the weekdays and for the other to have weekend visits, which is a 5-2 schedule. You might prefer a 2-2-3-2-2-3...
3 forms of business fraud you could face from another company
Doing business with another established organization can lull you into a false sense of security. You might assume that a company with an actual address and executive team won't engage in fraudulent behavior. However, many forms of business fraud do involve...
Can you get a share of your spouse’s retirement in a divorce?
Your spouse has worked long and hard during your marriage, and they've amassed a significant retirement nest egg -- a nest egg you expected to one day share. Now, however, you're getting a divorce. With all the sacrifices that you've made during your marriage,...
Is property divided 50/50 in a New York divorce?
Thousands of couples every year in New York realize that their relationship is no longer healthy or happy, so they file for divorce. When they do, they typically have to sort out their property issues with one another and make arrangements to provide for any children...
Child support and college in New York: What happens?
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...
Can your affluent spouse take your child from you in a divorce?
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 --...
How long does it take to see a judge after retaining a lawyer?
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...