By Randy S. Margulis | Published January 30, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: 15 factors, asset division, Domestic Violence | Comments Off on When Can a Spouse’s Conduct Impact Property Division in a Divorce?
In New York, marital fault is not typically a factor when dividing property during a divorce. In general, courts carry out an equitable distribution of marital property based on consideration of a number of factors, most of which relate to each spouse’s resources and needs. However, certain types of injurious conduct — such as acts Read More
Read MoreA New York divorce is considered “high net worth” if the couple has $1 million or more in net liquid assets that are subject to equitable distribution. Often, these couples also have ownership interests in other assets that are difficult to value and split. That alone can make a divorce more complicated, but because the Read More
Read MoreSometimes after a divorce, circumstances change, and you might find yourself thinking about moving — perhaps a considerable distance away. Perhaps the relocation is to further a career opportunity, to be closer to family or simply to change your lifestyle. However, if you have custody of a minor child, the logistics of relocating are more Read More
Read MoreEven when both parties agree to a divorce, it can be a stressful and combative process, and decisions about who gets the pets can add to the friction. For many people, pets are like their children and contests over possession become akin to custody battles. Historically, in the state of New York, pets were largely Read More
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