The courts has been very clear on this topic, and have held that a child’s bank account is their own, and is not considered a marital asset in the divorce. If the child is under 18, they may not be…
The courts has been very clear on this topic, and have held that a child’s bank account is their own, and is not considered a marital asset in the divorce. If the child is under 18, they may not be…
When a divorce proceeding is ongoing, state laws protect each party’s property, both separate and joint, and these laws come into play at the start of the divorce process. For example, Automatic Restraining Orders, or ARO (ATRO if it is…
In most marriages, one spouse often is responsible for both partners, if not the entire family, through their own health insurance plan, whether it is through their job or through a personal plan. Once a divorce takes place, that health…
Have you ever wondered, how is your estate planning impacted by your divorce? If you have, you may find this article very helpful. Once your divorce is finalized, you may want to unwind and take your mind somewhere else, where…
When you retire, there is the possibility that your financial circumstances will change. In some cases, social security starts coming in – replacing your current method of income. You would need to adjust your lifestyle. Many still pay for spousal…
Some of us know someone who in some way either has been affected by divorced or getting divorced but either way, they have a story to tell. The problem about their stories is that we accept them on face value,…
Prior to heading into the courtroom, your attorney will most likely give you a brief overview about what the initial court appearance will be like, feel like, and most importantly, what will be addressed. Ideally, you would want your divorce…
In the state of New York, the courts definition of “legal parent” is not always necessarily based on biology. For instance, if the mother was married at the time the child was either born or conceived, then that husband is…