Conflicts over marital assets and finances are a major reason why getting a divorce can take so long and be very expensive. Those disagreements sometimes begin with producing...
Divorce
Using a Protective Order to Limit Access to Financial Records in Divorce
If you are getting a divorce, you and your spouse are obligated to provide each other with all relevant financial information. However, you may have sensitive information, such...
How Can You Challenge a Subpoena for Financial Records?
In divorce, both parties have the right to obtain each other’s financial records. The purpose of this is to determine how to divide marital assets and calculate spousal and child...
Should You Get a Subpoena or a Court Order to Obtain Financial Records in Divorce?
If you are going through a divorce and your spouse is not cooperating with requests for information, it can significantly delay your case. Both of you are legally required to...
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...