Upon commencement of an action for divorce, when the “non-monied” spouse is in need of support he/she may be forced to file a pendente lite motion with the Court. Said motion seeks temporary monetary relief pending your litigation. Typically, one asks for temporary maintenance, temporary child support and attorney’s fees. Domestic Relations Law §236(B)(5-a) sets forth the formulas in which the Court uses to determine the presumptive temporary maintenance award. When dete

Many people mistakenly believe that prenuptial agreements are only for the wealthy. In reality, a properly drafted prenuptial agreement can benefit all couples by providing clarity and financial security before marriage. In New York, a prenup can define how assets and debts will be divided in the event of a divorce, helping to avoid costly and contentious litigation. It can also protect separate property, family businesses, inheritances, and other assets acquired before the m

You are contemplating moving but are either in the middle of a divorce or just signed your Stipulation of Settlement. Are you permitted to move? If there are no children from the marriage, then you can move wherever you wish. If you have children, the answer depends on the circumstances. Both parents are to spend meaningful time with the children. Having meaningful time with your children requires both parties to live relatively close to each other. The question then beco