By Randy S. Margulis | Published December 3, 2012 | Posted in Divorce, Property Division | Tagged Tags: equitable distribution, inheritance monies, marital assets, New York divorce lawyer | Leave a comment
In any divorce one of the most primary and contentious areas is the division of assets. Splitting the equity in the home and the credit card bills, agreeing on child support and who keeps what can lengthen negotiations, bring up bitter arguments and send couples to court. Understanding what assets may come under fire will Read More
Read MoreThe process of finalizing a divorce takes months, in the best-case scenario, and often drags on for a year or more. Both parties are now responsible for supporting two households on the same income that used to support one. If one spouse made less than 50% of the joint income, or now has more than Read More
Read MoreFor many years, New York was the only state without a no-fault divorce statute. Divorces were contentious and many were forced into court, with witnesses and evidence, and often turned into a contest of which party was guiltier in the breakdown of the marriage. Now, fortunately, New York has a no-fault divorce statute that makes Read More
Read MoreMilitary divorces are complex and have many issues that differ from civilian divorce. In Part 1 of this series we looked at the state law that governs a military divorce and the timetables involved. Here in Part 2 we will lay out some of the substantive issues involved that are unique to military divorce. What Read More
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