By Randy S. Margulis | Published July 10, 2012 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: divorce law firm in NY, equitable distribution, marital assets, NY divorce lawyer, separate property, significant asset divorce | Leave a comment
The Bottom Line: Equitable Distribution in New York
At some point, divorce surprises everyone. Even an unhappy spouse who planned long for divorce eventually comes up against the unanticipated. Too often, that surprise comes when a couple tries to divide their property. In New York, and anywhere else, spouses who can generally agree on how to divide their estate experience less conflict, and Read More
Read MoreOrders of Protection in New York
According to the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, New York State courts issued over 300,000 orders of protection in 2010. Sadly, in that same year, there were also 73 intimate partner homicides, a 19 percent increase from 2009. Sobering statistics Suffering domestic violence — or false accusations of domestic violence — is life-changing. Read More
Read MoreDoes Whirlwind Romance Last?
Kim, Mariah, Britney. Besides beauty and celebrity, what do these women have in common? Brief marriages or brief courtship—or both? The world is probably a little too familiar with the six-month romance of reality television actress Kim Kardashian and basketball player Kris Humphries. Together just 72 days, their impending divorce process lingers longer than their Read More
Read MoreGetting Support: Temporary Maintenance During Divorce
At the outset of divorce, shifts in financial outlook are difficult to handle. Even as spouses separate, mortgage, utilities, and other bills still demand payment. Whether you are the higher- or lower-earning spouse, temporary financial support is an important feature on the divorce landscape. Called durational or periodic support, temporary support assists struggling spouses while Read More
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