Married couples have two options when filing their tax returns. These are married filing jointly and married filing separately. During the divorce process, either of these...
Divorce
Can You Stop Enforcement of a Court Order in Divorce While You Challenge a Decision?
Matrimonial judges aren’t infallible and they can make mistakes in their decisions. When that happens, you have a few options to try to rectify it. While you’re taking these...
When Do You Need an Expert to Value Retirement Accounts in Divorce?
When you get a divorce, all marital property is subject to equitable distribution. The court looks at various statutory factors to determine a fair way to divide both of your...
When Should You File an Application to Obtain Temporary Support in Your Divorce?
While a divorce is pending, the spouse who earns less may be entitled to temporary spousal support. The support is considered temporary because it only applies until the support...
How Do You Divide a Pension in Divorce?
Pensions are subject to equitable distribution in divorce. That means the money will be split between the parties as provided by New York law. While the rules for dividing a...
What Is a Statement of Net Worth in Divorce?
If you’re getting a divorce, an important step in the process is for you and your spouse to each provide a sworn statement of net worth. The purpose of this document is to...