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...
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Year: 2021
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...
Is your spouse using digital means to hide assets?
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...
You have the right to a lawyer as a dependent spouse in New York
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...
How does a business continue to operate successfully when the owners are fighting?
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...
3 solutions you could request in a breach of contract lawsuit
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...