A New York judge has dismissed racketeering allegations against well-known businessman Steven Cohen in connection with his divorce. The man was facing the allegations from his ex-wife after he was accused of hiding millions in marital assets from her. Even though the...
Month: January 2014
Benefits of a postnup for stay-at-home parents
Many New Yorkers have heard of prenuptial agreements, but what about couples who have different legal needs after tying the knot? Couples can seek postnuptial agreements after getting married. These agreements help with property division during divorce.Postnuptial...
Sharing parenting time with your adopted child after divorce
Couples who choose to adopt children probably do not think about a potential divorce at the time of the adoption. Rather, it is a joyful time that celebrates the introduction of a new member of the family. However, adopted kids whose parents are also divorced may...
Liens, mortgages and property division
New York couples divorce for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is financial concerns. What happens when one spouse is burdened by financial issues, however, thanks to a previous failed relationship? If your ex-spouse has suffered from money woes since...
What to do when your spouse threatens your marital assets
Of the many issues that arise during your divorce, property division might be one of the most contentious - and most important. Although some couples are able to endure the property division process without significant conflict, others require additional legal support...
New York Giants’ player arrested for failure to pay child support
A football player for the New York Giants has been arrested after a traffic stop revealed that he owed more than $9,000 in overdue payments to the mother of his child. The man, a safety for the team named Will Hill, may also face drug charges in addition to the child...
‘Nesting’ takes the physical separation out of legal separation
In the modern economy, "nesting" has an entirely different meaning. With the dismal housing climate still influencing the decisions of many New York parents, a growing number of couples are continuing to live together even though they are in the midst of legal...
Improving child support payment compliance through an app
Being a divorced parent in New York is never easy. As single parents, moms and dads throughout the state find themselves managing child-support payments, childcare requirements, pickup schedules and visitation situations. After those parents have been cut loose from...