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What Does It Mean to Be Married Under the Law?
Most people think of marriage as about love and romance and sharing the rest of your life with another person. It is all of those things but it also has another side. Under the...
Can a Judge Refuse to Enforce a Stipulation in a Divorce?
New York courts tend to favor allowing spouses to settle disputes in divorce on their own. This saves judicial resources and the parties are usually more satisfied with the...
What Is the Tax Treatment of Stock Grants in Divorce?
Stock grants that are earned during a marriage are subject to equitable distribution in divorce. As discussed in our prior post on How Are Stock Grants Treated in Divorce?, stock...
How Are Stock Grants Treated in Divorce?
Many C-suite executives get stock grants as part of their compensation package. The value of these grants can be substantial and desirable because they have tax advantages over...
Can You Participate in a Custody Hearing If You Failed to Attend Prior Hearings?
Typically, when parties to a custody matter do not show up for a scheduled hearing, they cannot simply appear at a subsequent hearing. Failing to attend a hearing is considered a...
How to Get Your Spouse’s Financial Records from Another State in Your Divorce
When you file for divorce, among the issues you will have to resolve with your spouse is how to divide your marital assets and how much spousal and child support may be paid from...