Pre-nups are quite common these days especially when planning for long-term financial situations. A pre-nup can protect your assets that you worked so hard for when you decide to marry or remarry and you have established and accumulated wealth before marriage. Don’t be offended if your soon to be spouse asks you to enter into […]
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What Happens When a Parent Wants to Take a Child Out of State?
When a parent has physical custody of the child and wants to take the child out of the State of New York, the parent must get approval from the New York family court to do so or get consent from the non-custodial parent. Problems may arise when the non-custodial says no and the custodial parent […]
READ MOREThe Most Frequent Cause of Divorce
Based on statistical data, these are the most popular reasons why people seek divorce: 1. Financial – This is the most common cause of divorce. In many cases, couples fail to openly discuss financial situations before marriage such as debt, spending habits, income etc. This can often lead to one party assuming their partner is […]
READ MOREResidency Issues in New York Divorce
Before you can obtain a divorce in New York, you or your spouse must meet residency requirements under Section 230 of the New York Domestic Laws. This means that either you or your spouse must reside in the state at least two continuous years prior to filing for divorce. Or in the alternative, either you […]
READ MORECrossing Borders/Custody and Visitation Rights
Parents from different countries or residing outside the United States are presented with the challenge of custody and visitation rights when the parties divorce. If one parent is from another country or lives outside the United States, logistic issues as well as legal issues can be complex, especially if one parent wants to take the […]
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