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Equitable distribution is the division of property rights that occurs during a divorce proceeding. It also includes debt obligations. Equitable refers to the fairness of the division, as opposed to ...

If you are a parent involved in divorce proceedings, there are several things you must consider regarding child support. Whether you are seeking support or anticipate an order to pay support, you need ...

Your assets are an important component of your divorce. You must be aware of the value of your assets and how best to protect them during the proceedings. You and your lawyer will evaluate this value ...

A divorce is a very emotional time for the fact that a relationship is coming to an end. When there are kids involved in the level of emotion is increased significantly. If the divorce turns into a ...

2014 ushered in several changes to laws in New York State regarding divorce, custody, and maintenance issues . These changes pertaining to family law are primarily intended to support families that ...

The process of divorce is difficult for everyone, but perhaps nobody in the family is as affected by the transition as your children. Children are innocent bystanders in divorce and are at risk for ...

Child custody and child support are two of the most sensitive aspects of a divorce. Unless there is a history of abuse or one parent completely abandons the relationship, ensuring each parent has fair ...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that was passed in 2017 and signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Act makes significant changes to spousal maintenance for all divorce agreements finalized ...

Getting a divorce does not alleviate the responsibility that spouses have for each other. In many families, there is one person who is the primary money-earner and the other spouse may have a job or ...

The New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time to re-evaluate where you are in your life and make decisions based on whether you are happy in your present situation. To seriously see where you ...

Prior to entering into marriage, the idea of a prenuptial agreement can be an uncomfortable topic to bring up. No one wants to think about the possibility of a failed marriage while you are in the ...

2014 ushered in several changes to laws in New York State regarding divorce, custody, and maintenance issues . These changes pertaining to family law are primarily intended to support families that ...

The process of divorce is difficult for everyone, but perhaps nobody in the family is as affected by the transition as your children. Children are innocent bystanders in divorce and are at risk for ...

In New York State, during the divorce process, spouses have a fiduciary duty to each other to disclose all of their assets in order to ensure proper division of the parties assets and liabilities ...