WHAT HAPPENS TO MY RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS WHEN I GET DIVORCED?
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Brittany Dolan
- 6 days ago
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS WHEN I GET DIVORCED?
Many individuals going through the divorce process are concerned about what happens to their retirement accounts at the time of a...
Brittany Dolan
- Sep 23
DOES THE COURT CARE THAT MY SPOUSE CHEATED ON ME OR ABANDONED OUR FAMILY
The simple answer is no, not anymore. Back in the day there used to be grounds for divorce that had to be proven by the party alleging...
Michele Olsen
- Sep 21
DIVORCE AND THE NEVER-ENDING LITIGATION
More often than not, the entry of a Judgment of Divorce results in a euphoric sigh of relief. Unfortunately, this feeling is often...
Brittany Dolan
- Sep 7
WHAT IS DISCOVERY AND WHY DO I HAVE TO PROVIDE MY LAWYER WITH SO MANY DOCUMENTS?
The discovery process will seem extremely daunting when you are first introduced to it but once you understand the reasoning behind it...
Michaela Hernandez
- Aug 18
Can I Divorce My Spouse Without Their Consent?
It is undisputed that going through a divorce can be a lengthy and exhausting process. This process is exacerbated when a spouse is...
Alexandra Mulé
- Aug 9
WILL MY SPOUSE HELP PAY FOR MY LAWYERS FEES?
In most divorce actions, the court will be mindful that there should be a level playing field in the sense that one side is not at a...
Alexandra Mulé
- Jul 20
IS MY PENSION CONSIDERED MARITAL PROPERTY IN MY DIVORCE FOR PURPOSES OF EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION?
In New York State, the Court of Appeals determined that pensions are in fact considered a marital asset subject to equitable distribution....
Michele Olsen
- Jun 27
The Divorce To-Do List
Most of us make lists for everything from grocery shopping, packing for travel, party planning and the ever popular “to do” list. Lists...
Alexandra Mulé
- Jun 24
AFTER MY DIVORCE, CAN I RELOCATE WITH MY CHILD?
After your divorce is finalized, you may find yourself in a position where you wish to relocate with your children somewhere that is more...
Hope Tuber
- Jun 21
MY SPOUSE WANTS A DIVORCE, WHO SHOULD PAY FOR IT?
A concern that I am frequently asked about is who will pay for the divorce. Typically, one spouse has been a loving, caring partner who...
Alexandra Mulé
- Jun 15
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT AND A POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENT?
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements have many similarities. However, a prenuptial agreement is entered into before the marriage takes...
Hope Tuber
- Jun 9
LIFE INSURANCE AFTER A DIVORCE
While it is most likely you are happy that the terms of your divorce settlement have been finalized, there is one thing that you should...
Michele Olsen
- Jun 8
Divorce and the Whispers in Your Ear
Unfortunately, divorce actions have always been prevalent. One cannot throw a stone without hitting an individual who has had at least...
Alexandra Mulé
- Jun 7
HOW DO I RESUME USING MY MAIDEN NAME POST DIVORCE?
In New York it is common for a spouse to resume using their maiden name post-divorce. Typically, there are certain steps to changing your...
Michele Olsen
- May 31
Navigating Through Divorce Litigation
The successful navigation through the divorce process involves many moving parts, some of which are beyond a litigant’s control. That...
Michele Olsen
- May 19
Spousal Roommates: Living Together During A Divorce Action
The irony of continuing to reside together during a divorce action after you have decided that you no longer want to remain married is...
Michele Olsen
- May 11
Settlement Negotiations: A Bending Branch May Eventually Break
During a divorce action, there is nothing more incredibly hopeful than when both parties are willing to sit down and discuss a resolution...
Alexandra Mulé
- May 9
What is financial discovery in a divorce?
In a divorce case, it is important that both parties exchange a Statement of Net Worth with each other so both parties are aware of the...
Hope Tuber
- May 6
CAN I LIVE ANYHWERE AFTER MY DIVORCE?
An issue which you may contemplate as you are in the process of divorce is can you move anywhere you want after the action is complete. ...