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,...
Asset Division
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...
Two ways to protect your trust fund in a divorce
No one ever expects to get divorced when they get married, but it happens to people every day in New York. A divorce may be something that blindsides you, not allowing you a chance to even prepare. It may also be something you feel strongly that you need to do....