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How Do I Change Back to My Maiden Name After a New York Divorce?
When a couple gets married, it is common practice for one spouse to take their new spouse’s last name as their own. Traditionally, it was the wife who took her husband’s family name, however, over the past few decades, other [...]
Reasons for Modifications to Your New York Divorce Agreement
When a divorced couple shares a minor child, their divorce decree will unlikely remain in place until that child turns 18, especially if the child was young when the parents divorced. The reality is that circumstances related to their child [...]
Are You Considering Filing for Bankruptcy for Your New York Business?
Businesses sometimes run into financial trouble because they are not bringing in enough income to support the expenditures. When a business has insurmountable debt and cannot find another way to raise capital or increase income, it may be best to [...]
Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
When dividing assets in a divorce, most people think about the division of their current assets, such as money in bank accounts, investments, and real estate property. When they find out that their soon-to-be-ex may be entitled to a share [...]
Factors Judges Consider in New York Child Custody Cases
When a New York family court judge determines how child custody and parenting time should be divided between two parents, he or she does so under the best interest of the child doctrine. While the parents may agree overall about [...]
How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?
If you are struggling with an excessive amount of debt and considering filing personal bankruptcy, one of your biggest concerns is likely to be the potential impact the bankruptcy will have on your credit rating. While you may have heard [...]
Dissipation and Hidden Assets in a New York Divorce
When a couple makes the decision to divorce, one of the many issues that needs to be determined is how the assets they have acquired throughout their marriage will be distributed between the two of them. The goal is to [...]
Bankruptcy and Divorce: Which Should You File for First?
Financial issues are one of the most often cited reasons for disagreements and stress in a marriage. Unfortunately, it is also often the cause for the couple to file for divorce. Divorce can also be a driving factor in why [...]
How Could the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Child Custody Cases?
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a deep division within the United States citizenry. Mandatory shutdowns, virtual learning for students, and mask mandates have all generated great debate among people across the country. Perhaps there is [...]
How Do Courts Divide Marital Assets in a New York Divorce?
One of the issues that must be addressed in a divorce that can become complex is the division of assets and property that the couple has acquired during the marriage. In New York, divorce law requires an equitable distribution method. [...]
