Marriage is an economic partnership under the law. When you are married, both you and your spouse have a one-hundred percent right to each other’s income. You also have a duty...
It’s common today for couples to have separate financial accounts. This may be done for convenience, financial independence or other reasons. Most people think that by...
When couples divorce, their marital property is divided between them in a process known as equitable distribution. Separate property isn’t split as explained below. Sometimes, it...
If you or your spouse own a business or professional practice and decide to divorce, a common concern is how that business may be divided. Under New York law, a spouse who...
When couples divorce in New York, their marital property is subject to “equitable distribution” meaning it is divided fairly, not necessarily equally. What constitutes a fair...
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...
