A concern for many is who will pay for the divorce. This is true, especially if one spouse has been staying at home to raise the children and take care of the household.  As a result, this spouse now has a lack of financial resources to litigate their divorce.  To begin, when a married couple begins the divorce process, generally they are divided into two categories, the monied spouse and the nonmonied spouse.     In New York, Domestic Relations Law §237 provides that there “

After the commencement of a divorce action, both parties must consider maintaining the status quo regarding household expenses such as...

My advice to all of you who are in the middle of a divorce is to attempt to settle before entering litigation. While you may be angry or...

It is not uncommon for couples to have joint accounts.  The problem occurs when money which would generally be defined as separate...

Annulments are commonly sought for a short-term marriage when there are no children. Since New York now allows for “no fault” grounds for...

In a New York divorce, you may hear the term pendente lite exclusive use and occupancy  — this refers to a temporary order that allows...

In a New York divorce, a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) is a crucial document used to divide retirement assets like pensions or 401(k)...

Divorce can have significant tax implications, and it’s essential to be aware of how it may affect your finances. Here is part 1 of some...

After your divorce becomes final you may wish to move but are unsure if there are any restrictions. The answer is, if there are no...

In New York, equitable distribution is the legal process used to divide marital property during a divorce. Unlike community property...

Who is the owner of the engagement ring and gets to keep it during a divorce? If the couple decides before the wedding to call it off,...

This document may seem extremely daunting, but it is a document that is required in every divorce action. This document includes all your...

Finding out that your spouse cheated on you more than likely placed you in emotional torment. I am sure that heartache was inflicted on...

There may be an instance in which you need immediate relief during your divorce case. In which case you would need your attorney to file...

If you’re in the middle of a divorce, you may want to remove your spouse from your Last Will and Testament. In New York, you can update...

Perhaps the worst thing about a divorce is having to go through a custody battle. I must tell you that if you can avoid fighting over...

In New York, pension and retirement benefits are often one of the most valuable resources a couple shares and dividing them often...

Upon commencement of an action for divorce, frequently the “non-monied” spouse will file a pendente lite  motion with the Court.  Said...

A Judgment of Divorce in New York is the final legal Order issued by the Court that officially ends a marriage.  It typically follows a...

For children, one of the hardest things about parents divorcing is where the children will live, i.e. physical custody. This will be at...