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6 Things You Should Know About How Child Support is Calculated in New York
When parents divorce in New York, child support is calculated according to a statutory formula. This formula can be confusing, especially since it also leaves open certain issues...
Who Pays Child Support When Parents Share Custody?
A common question by divorcing parents involves child support when the couple has joint custody of their children. Generally, under New York law, the parent who has primary...
New York’s Changing Views on Spousal Support
In 2016, New York made significant changes in how spousal support is calculated. The goal was to provide more predictability in awards and address evolving perceptions of...
5 Ways Mediation Offers a Better Divorce Experience
No one likes divorce. It is a stressful and emotional experience for both sides. Litigation can make it worse because of its adversarial nature. The parties argue their sides and...
How to Divide Passive vs. Active Assets in Divorce
All property is not treated equally when dividing up assets in divorce. Some of the most significant differences occur between couples having both passive and active assets. Here...
Top Questions About Spousal Support NY
“Spousal support,” also known as alimony, is determined by a legal formula in New York. As a result, the law offers some certainty about how much a spouse will receive or must...