DIVORCE – Divorce

Life is full of contradictions. You may be looking forward to your upcoming retirement years and time spent traveling, pursuing hobbies and spending time with grandchildren.  Divorcing your spouse was likely not a part of those retirement plans, but a gray divorce is...

Petitioning the courts for a divorce is a nerve-racking process. The spouse filing has to propose specific terms for property division and other details of the divorce. They also need to establish that there are appropriate grounds for divorce proceedings. New York...

There are many things that can impact your odds of getting divorced. For example, divorce odds are higher when couples get married at a younger age. Some studies have also suggested that people whose parents got divorced are more likely to get divorced themselves. One...

When married business partners decide to divorce, they often go their separate ways professionally. One partner might buy out the other’s share and take over running the business alone. Alternatively, the partners might jointly sell the business and divide the...

The debts you incurred during the marriage (marital debt) are subject to division upon divorce. Courts handle these debts the same way as assets during divorce proceedings. As such, the court will split marital debts equitably if you cannot agree on how to divide them...

Did you start a family business with your spouse? It’s very common, in part because you already have a natural relationship. If you’re just building up a business on the side, it’s easy for the two of you to work together. Plus, your lives are already intertwined in...

Depending on your circumstances, your immigration status can significantly affect your divorce process in several ways, especially if you are a non-citizen residing in the United States.  Divorce can result in implications for your residency status, eligibility for...

If your marriage feels like it’s on life support, can a private getaway this summer save it? Probably not. In fact, going on vacation with your spouse may actually hasten a divorce. Despite all the hype you may see in movies or on television, a romantic retreat does...

For one reason or another, divorce rates in the United States are on the decline – except among the older generations.  Divorce rates among those over 45 years of age have increased in the last few decades, with divorce rates among those 65 years of age and above...

The day a couple gets married is often one of the happiest of their lives. Marriage is a sign of commitment and coming together as one family. With that being said, marriage requires numerous adjustments from both spouses.  One area where couples need to come together...