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...
Property Distribution
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...
Determining the Sale Price of a Marital Home in Divorce When Both Spouses Want the House
A marital home is typically considered marital property and must be divided in divorce like the other assets which are marital in nature. That may be a simple process if both...
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...
How Are Stock Grants Treated in Divorce?
Many C-suite executives get stock grants as part of their compensation package. The value of these grants can be substantial and desirable because they have tax advantages over...