By Randy S. Margulis | Published September 18, 2012 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: Divorce, separation agreements | Leave a comment
Prior to October 2010, separating in New York was the only option for couples seeking divorce without having to claim a fault ground of divorce. A separation agreement details necessary marital issues like property division, spousal maintenance, child custody, and related financial concerns. After separation of a year or more, the agreement converts into a Read More
Read MoreI work daily with individuals concerned about division of assets during their divorce. Properly valuing a marital estate is key to fair division of property at the end of a marriage. New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning without other agreement, a court makes property awards that equitably distribute assets and liabilities of the Read More
Read MoreThere was a time when prenuptial agreements were the domain of celebrities or the wealthy. Times have changed, and prenuptial agreements are now common for couples of all ages anticipating marriage. Defined under Domestic Relations Law 236 (B) (3), a prenuptial agreement is a legal contract describing ownership and disposition of assets if a marriage Read More
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