FAMILY LAW – Divorce

Divorce changes more than your personal life. It also affects how you file taxes, claim credits, and report income. Knowing how these rules shift after divorce helps you avoid surprises and plan for the year ahead. Filing status after divorce Your filing status...

A trust often reflects long-term planning and careful financial decisions. During a divorce, questions arise about whether a trust stays separate or becomes part of property division. In New York, the answer depends on how the trust was created, funded, and managed...

Adultery, or marital infidelity, damages the relationship between spouses by undermining their mutual respect and trust. Adultery is one of the leading causes of divorce proceedings. People who have discovered a spouse’s extramarital affair may decide they do not want...

When a marriage dissolves, financial transparency should be non-negotiable. However, in high-asset divorces, it is not uncommon for a spouse to hide wealth in subtle, strategic ways – sometimes in places others may not think to look. Identifying hidden assets requires...

Divorcing a high-performing spouse in New York City can feel overwhelming. Their drive and ambition, which once may have seemed so appealing, can now make the divorce process incredibly stressful. Understanding some common challenges that may arise can help you...

Divorce is never an easy process, but some circumstances can make it even more challenging for all involved. Beyond the emotional toll, legal and practical issues may arise, adding layers of complexity to an already difficult situation. Understanding these potential...

It’s hard to believe that someone you once shared a life with would attempt to cheat you out of your share of marital assets. However, it’s a common scenario in high-asset divorces. One spouse believes they deserve more than their fair share, even if it causes their...

If you have worked for a number of years, your 401(k) likely makes up a significant portion of your assets. For some people, that can be hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you and your spouse are planning to divorce, you’re probably wondering how much of your 401(k)...

The holiday season is so heavily portrayed as a time for love and togetherness that it seems somewhat ironic that it can be a breaking point for many marriages. Nonetheless, there’s an annual surge in new divorce filings at the start of every year. Why do the holidays...

When a couple gets married, there is a lot that each spouse commits to, including mutual respect, communication and support.  However, if your spouse absconds these commitments and resorts to emotional abuse, it can create an unhealthy and damaging environment that...