Divorce litigation is fundamentally adversarial, pitting one spouse against the other in a process that leaves the outcome to state law and the court's discretion. In addition to creating emotional and financial anxiety for both ex-partners, contentious court disputes...
Year: 2020
Why 61% of divorced women wish they hired financial advisors
Planning for your financial future may look quite different after a divorce, but you have certain financial goals you wish to achieve as you move forward with your life. While few women hire financial advisors to help them during their divorces (often because they do...
Considerations for small business owners during divorce
Marriage is the union of two lives. If you are a business owner, marriage can also be the union of two owners. When times are good, this may not be a concern; however, life can easily change. Divorce is common. Marriages often end due to spousal disagreements,...
What happens to intellectual property during a divorce?
From photographs to letters, virtually everyone creates some type of intellectual property during a marriage. While some mementos are purely sentimental, other works may have significant financial value on the open market. If you are a scientist, artist, inventor or...
Property division in New York divorce
Whether you married your spouse decades ago and amassed significant property together or you each entered the marriage with assets, divorce brings serious property division concerns. New York follows the equitable division standard, so divorcing couples must split...
Protect your business during your divorce
When one spouse owns a business, the other spouse may contribute in many ways. They may be an active supporter behind the scenes. A divorce that tears your marriage apart threatens your business, too. Plan before your personal life falls apart to preserve your...