By Randy S. Margulis | Published November 28, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: emotional abuse, guidelines, high-conflict divorce, physical security | Comments Off on Tips for Getting Through a High-Conflict Divorce
Couples ending their marriage are usually well-advised to compromise and strike a fair deal to expedite the process, so that both parties can move on with their lives. However, some people treat divorce like a war, seemingly convinced that blaming the other spouse is the way to achieve a material benefit. Such behavior makes for Read More
Read MoreChild custody and visitation can be among the most contentious and emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. Judges must decide these issues with a view to promoting the child’s best interests. In New York, judges routinely utilize appointed custody evaluators to help determine what is best for a child, especially as concerns protection from possible Read More
Read MoreAmong the most challenging issues in divorce cases can be how to divide the spouses’ marital property between them. New York follows the rule of equitable distribution, which means all marital assets must be divided fairly, though not necessarily equally. Division becomes problematic when a spouse intentionally or recklessly spends, damages, destroys or disposes of Read More
Read MoreWhen you get divorced, your final settlement or judgment will control how your property will be divided. Retirement accounts such as 401(k)s are significant assets for many couples, and they are subject to division as well. But dividing a 401(k) comes with its share of complexities. First, be aware that New York law applies the Read More
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