Archive for November, 2006
Contested and Uncontested divorce in New York: What’s the difference?
The only difference between a contested and uncontested divorce is that in a contested situation, the parties do not agree on the grounds or terms or both and so they need a lawyer/court to help them iron out the details. In an uncontested situation, the parties agree on terms. However, the parties may still decide to retain legal counsel for an [...]
If Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were getting divorced in New York….
Well, if the Federlines were getting divorced in New York, the outcome would probably be similar to what would happen in California or other states because it seems as if the parties had a pre-nuptial agreement. Pre-nups are fully enforceable in New York unless one party can show that they were forced to enter this agreement against their will, or [...]
What does a certified divorce planner do?
Divorce planners are financial experts who you hire to guide you and your attorney through the fiscal issues in a divorce and potentially prevent you from falling into a quagmire. Certified planners can "help prepare statements of marital assets and liabilities, develop accurate budgets (historical and post-separation), evaluate settlement [...]
After my New York Divorce is final I want to relocate with the children. Can I?
That is a difficult question to answer. In New York the ruling case on relocation is Tropea v. Tropea. In Tropea the Court of Appeals ruled that there are no set rules for relocation. It will be determined, after a hearing, whether a parent had the right to relocate with a child--if the move is in the child's best interest and if the parent has a [...]
NEW YORK: International custody issues – My ex kidnapped our child. Can I get her back?
More and more, divorce in New York involves international jurisdictions. When that happens, it can be quite messy, especially if there are children who are literally being pulled across nations. It is easy to obtain a divorce if your spouse leaves the country (abandonment) but not so easy to get your children back if they take the children to a [...]
GETTING A DIVORCE IN NEW YORK? BE ORGANIZED!
I believe that the most organized party usually does better in a divorce. She strongly counsels clients to keep a record of as many documents as possible, including deeds, mortgage statements, bank statements, brokerage statements, pre nups, educational certificates and loan statements, corporate records, partnership agreements, a log of marital [...]
Divorce in New York: Women’s health more likely to be affected by divorce studies show
New York Divorce Attorney says: Divorce isn't just about the money and the kids. It seems it is also about the health. I recently learned of a study that shows that divorced women reported more physical illness than married women, or divorced men. She opines that it almost makes sense that women would be more distressed (or exhibit more outward [...]
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