Gray Divorce Presents a Host of Complex Challenges
Divorce later in life is on the rise in the United States. The term “gray divorce” typically applies to couples deciding to end their marriage after the age of 50. While divorce at any age has profound consequences, separating later in life brings a set of unique challenges that can have significant long-term repercussions. Multiple […]
How Is Child Support Calculated in a New York Divorce?
A divorce can be difficult for all members of a family, but it can be especially hard on children. Although they will typically still see both parents, one parent may have sole custody, while the other parent will have visitation rights. In New York, child support is an amount of money paid by one parent to the other for […]
Where Should I Look For Hidden Assets During My New York Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be emotionally draining for everyone involved, especially if you and your spouse are not ending your marriage on amicable terms. Each step in the divorce process can bring on its own set of challenges. The division of marital assets is one issue that can create a great deal of contention. Both spouses will rarely […]
Equitable Distribution Does Not Always Mean an Even Split
New York now abides by the principle of equitable distribution when dividing the property of a divorcing couple. People sometimes misinterpret the word equitable to mean “equal,” which is not always the case. Judges often decide that the fairest resolution is to give one spouse a greater portion of the shared assets, and they base their decisions upon a […]