It is not unusual for a spouse to have independent finances that the other spouse does not know everything about. While the couple may not have seen this as a big concern during...
Divorce
Can You Challenge or Set Aside a New York Divorce Settlement Agreement?
Generally, New York courts favor allowing spouses to resolve their divorce disputes on their own. As a result, if you signed a settlement agreement with your former spouse, a...
How Do Indirect Contributions to a Business Affect How the Business is Divided in Divorce?
When one spouse owns a business in his or her name only, the other spouse is still entitled to a share in the value of the business in divorce. The rules governing how that share...
What Happens to Health Insurance Coverage During and After Divorce?
When one spouse gets health insurance coverage from the other spouse, losing that coverage can have serious implications. Health insurance is expensive, especially for an...
Dividing a Business in Divorce When Both Spouses Work in the Business
If you or your spouse owns a business and decide to divorce, an important issue is how that business may be divided. When parties divorce, their marital property is subject to...
What Rights Does a Spouse Have to Support While the Divorce Action is Pending?
Many spouses worry about paying bills while a divorce is pending and before a court orders spousal support. This is particularly true where one spouse has significantly less...