It's tax season again, and for couples who got divorced in 2019, big changes are in store. Taxes are a major factor in financial planning. They can impact how divorce and custody agreements are structured. The new rules drastically change the tax landscape. Here's how...
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Helping children of divorce navigate the holiday season
Learning to navigate day-to-day life in the wake of a divorce can prove challenging for children who are adjusting to this "new normal". However, the holiday season for children of divorce or separation, in particular, can be even more difficult and emotionally...
Marriage, divorce and cohabitation agreements in New York
At the end of September 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo and his longtime girlfriend, Sandra Lee, announced they were calling it quits. News of the breakup came on the heels of the couple's decision to sell their jointly-owned $2 million estate in New Castle, New York....
Make sure your New York prenup will stand in a divorce
Prenuptial agreements have become quite popular over the last few years. They help to set expectations from the beginning, and can aid in a smoother process, should a divorce occur.However, certain stipulations in the agreement can cause it to be void in the eyes of...
How to help make your kids’ lives easier during a divorce
Most children expect their parents to be in love forever. They want their family intact. Sadly, this isn't always in line with reality. Sometimes, as couples grow in their personal and professional lives, separation can be inevitable. People grow apart and that is a...
Breakups and divorce: Who gets the dog?
Divorcing the person that you thought you would spend the rest of your life together can prove highly emotional. However, once you remove your emotions from the equation, you need to work through untangling your assets and debts so you can move forward with your own...
What to keep in mind when divorcing an addict
Living with addiction is never easy, especially when it is your spouse. When alcohol or drugs take hold, your partner can seem like a stranger whose actions you fear.Deciding to move forward with divorcing an addict may seem like a simple solution, but in reality,...
Why a Facebook divorce is a really bad idea
If you are like most New Yorkers, you probably spend a good deal of time on Facebook and other social media platforms keeping up with your family and friends. If, however, a divorce looms in your future, now would be a good time to limit what you post online. Why?...
4 facts about spousal maintenance in New York
When your marriage looks like it's coming to an end, there are a variety of issues to consider--property division, child custody, support payments and more. These issues can be overwhelming and often come down to a common factor--money. If you have made the decision...
What to know about filing taxes after a divorce
Divorcing your spouse brings with it certain inevitable changes, and one of those changes relates to the manner in which you file your taxes. The government taxes married couples differently from single filers. How you file your taxes will change upon the completion...