By Randy S. Margulis | Published December 10, 2012 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: DOMA, NY family law firm, same-sex marriages | Leave a comment
How Federal Laws Can Affect Same Sex Couples
New York legalized gay marriage in June 2011, and it is currently one of only six states to fully recognize same sex unions (the others are Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont and New Hampshire). At present, federal law does not recognize same sex unions and defines marriage as “a legal union between one man and one Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding the Financial Aspects of Divorce
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 MoreThree Tips for Maintaining Your Lifestyle During a Divorce
The 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 MoreDifferent Types of Divorce in New York
For 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
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