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 MoreDivorce can be a very stressful experience, especially as it relates to the division of marital property. When a couple divorces in New York, unless the parties agree otherwise, the court will divide their property in a way that is fair to both spouses, which is known as equitable distribution. In order to decide what Read More
Read MoreThe wife of a New York University doctor is facing charges of stalking her husband and threatening to shoot his mistress. According to news reports, New Jersey resident Amy Goldenberg is in the process of divorcing her husband, Dr. Ronald Goldenberg. She has been arrested four times and charged with an array of harassment and Read More
Read MoreDomestic violence comes in many forms. Often, an abusive partner begins with verbal threats and then escalates to physical violence. Even when no physical abuse exists, incidents of emotional, verbal, financial and cyber abuse can be grounds for pursuing an order of protection. In New York State, it is possible to get a restraining order Read More
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