When you marry the love of your life, you’re likely not walking down the aisle (or standing in a New York courthouse) thinking about divorce. In fact, like most newlyweds, you no doubt expect your relationship to last a lifetime. Perhaps you have a dog that was...
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Don’t forget these assets as you prepare for divorce
When you made the decision to file a petition in a New York court, you no doubt understood that it would spark disruption in your life, especially concerning your children. Perhaps you’re one of many spouses throughout the state who ultimately determined that you’d...
Can I keep the family home in my divorce?
A house is often so much more than just four walls and a roof. For many New York families, it is a place to make happy memories and create stability for the future. This is why some women -- especially mothers -- are eager to keep the family home during a divorce. ...
Some people finalize divorce with a party
When you decided that you’d rather move on in life without your spouse rather than stay in an unhappy marriage, the decision may have prompted a series of events. If you have children, you no doubt gathered them together and informed them that you were filing for...
Is your engagement ring a marital asset in divorce?
When you determine that your marital relationship is no longer sustainable, the decision may spark a series of additional choices and decisions that create major changes in your life. If you file for divorce in a New York court, for instance, you and your spouse must...
How long before your divorce wraps up?
A key question many people have once they’ve started to think about divorce is how long the process will take. This is a complex question, and a hard one to answer. Unlike other states, New York doesn’t have a specific waiting period after a divorce filing before...
Jana Kramer buys new furniture after divorce
If you’re a New York country music fans who enjoys singer Jana Kramer’s albums, you may also be one of many who are following news regarding her divorce. Kramer was once married to Jacksonville Jaguars’ former undrafted free agent Michael Caussin. Kramer filed for...
Did you fight about money before your divorce?
When you got married in a New York courthouse, church or wherever your ceremony was, you no doubt expected that you would be with your spouse for the rest of your life. There would have been no way to know what types of issues or problems might arise down the road...
Some of the oddest divorce settlement agreements ever
Marriage can be challenging, and many spouses run into problems that they determine are not resolvable. Do you remember the exact straw that broke the camel’s back and led to your decision to file for divorce in a New York court? If you have children, you no doubt...
Spouses who walked away from divorce as millionaires
When a couple in New York or elsewhere decides to “untie” their marital knot, numerous issues must be resolved before they can move on in life as “singles.” Whether you and your spouse have been together for 20 or 30 years or have been married less than a decade, you...

