If you are getting divorced, you and your spouse are going to have to divide your marital property. You can come to your own agreement or litigate the matter in court. Either...
Property Distribution
Is Income Earned During Marriage Considered Marital Property?
Many married people think that what they earn is their separate property. This is especially true if their income goes directly into a separate bank account under their name...
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...
How Are Individual Assets of a Business Divided in a Divorce?
When one spouse owns a business, there are specific rules that govern how it is divided in divorce. Under New York law, a spouse who doesn’t have title to the business may still...
Addiction and Marriage
Addiction and marriage can be a devastating combination. Even when it doesn’t result in divorce, both spouses and children may be seriously damaged by the experience. It’s not...
Using a Loan Agreement to Protect Your Separate Property in the Event of Divorce
In many marriages, spouses want to retain certain property as “separate” rather than “marital property.” This is an important distinction because generally, marital property is...