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 MoreCo-parenting after divorce or separation is not without its challenges, even if both parents get along. But child custody arrangements can deteriorate rapidly when one parent violates the other’s rights. In New York, there is a public policy of encouraging a continued relationship between parents and children after a divorce or separation. This often means 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 MoreWhen parents going through divorce cannot agree on child custody, the decision will be made by a judge based on what is deemed to be in the best interest of the children. In New York, many factors go into that determination, including — in some cases — the preferences of the children themselves. Young children Read More
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