What is “marital waste” in a divorce action?
In a New York divorce, marital waste refers to the dissipation or destruction of marital assets by one spouse during the marriage without...
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Michele Olsen
- Sep 6
Recipe For Disaster? Living Together During Your 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
- Aug 21
He said…She Said: Credibility in Divorce Actions
In matrimonial actions, it is not uncommon for the parties to have different versions of the circumstances regarding material issues in...
Brittany Dolan
- Aug 15
But I opened that account prior to the marriage...how is it not mine?
Beginning at the date of marriage, every dollar earned during the marriage is marital funds. If these funds are put into a...
Alexandra Mulé
- Aug 8
What is a Stipulation of Settlement?
A Stipulation of Settlement is a written agreement that is signed by both parties in a divorce case in New York. This agreement sets out...
Hope Tuber
- Aug 3
ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD IN CUSTODY CASES
The hardest thing about a divorce, especially for your children, is the fact that the family unit will no longer be one. Where the...
Michele Olsen
- Jul 27
Prenuptial Agreements: When “I Do” Turns Into “I Don’t Anymore”
Many people believe that the idea of a prenuptial agreement flies ominously in the face of the romantic notion that love and marriage are...
Hope Tuber
- Jul 20
IS MY SPOUSE ENTITLED TO MY INHERITANCE?
A common question raised by clients is what will happen with my inheritance which was received during my marriage if I divorce my spouse?...
Michele Olsen
- Jul 11
DOLLARS AND SENSE: THE COST OF DIVORCE
While many people financially plan for their families’ future, be it: the purchase of a home, college, retirement, etc., most people do...
Alexandra Mulé
- Jul 6
What does the discovery process look like in a divorce action?
Discovery in a New York divorce refers to the process of exchanging information and documents between the parties involved in a divorce...
Hope Tuber
- Jun 26
What Percentage of My Spouse’s Business Am I Entitled To?
Your spouse owns a business but now you are getting divorced. Are you entitled to a percentage of that business? In New York, businesses...
Hope Tuber
- Jun 22
ARE THERE ANY EXPENSES THAT NEED TO BE PAID PENIDNG YOUR DIVORCE?
After the commencement of a divorce action, both parties must consider maintaining the status quo regarding household expenses such as...
Michele Olsen
- Jun 21
No Nos in Divorce Actions
Prohibitive conduct during a divorce action is noticed even prior to a judge being assigned to the case, and is specifically set forth in...
Hope Tuber
- Jun 13
LIVING WITH YOUR SPOUSE DURING DIVORCE
One of the first questions that I am asked is if a person must continue to reside with their spouse during the pendency of the divorce....
Alexandra Mulé
- Jun 5
Requirements for a valid prenuptial agreement
In New York, a prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement or prenup, is a legal contract between two individuals who are...
Brittany Dolan
- May 30
I need support and I need it now
If you are beginning or in the middle of your divorce proceedings and your spouse is not providing you support you are entitled to, your...
Alexandra Mulé
- May 19
Does the Court have the authority to Order the marital residence to be sold?
In most cases, yes. In New York, the court has the authority to order the sale of the marital residence during a divorce action if it is...
Hope Tuber
- May 15
Settling Your Matrimonial Case
You should always attempt, in good faith, to settle your divorce case with as little court intervention as possible. By settling your...
Michele Olsen
- May 11
Preparing For Your Divorce
People make lists in order to remember important tasks in their life, and to retain information that otherwise may be forgotten in an...
Michele Olsen
- May 3
Reasonable Divorce Settlements
The term “reasonable” is objective, and is simply defined as something that is fair and sensible. In connection with divorces, it is...
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