In late November, New Yorkers who might go through divorces were cautioned to be careful about the way they handled issues like tax obligations. Analysts noted that spouses are generally held jointly accountable for joint returns. Unlike properties that go…

When New York residents think of the custody issues involved in a divorce, they might view the issue as it concerns children and not pets. Divorcing couples might be surprised to learn that even though they may consider their pet…

Going through a divorce can be a difficult time because of arguments about asset division, child custody and who will get to stay in the family home. One way that many couples are avoiding these battles is to set up…

New York residents may be interested in the recently released results of a Brown University study that was conducted of residents of Framingham, Massachusetts. The study was originally designed to analyze risk factors associated with heart disease, but gradually grew…

For many New York residents, divorce often ends up being viewed as the beginning of a new chapter for both people involved. However, there are many things to consider in order to properly negotiate an equitable property division agreement. This is…

For New York residents who are considering ending their marriage, untangling their finances from their spouse can be a complicated and sometimes daunting task. This is especially true if an individual left bill paying and money managing to their partner…

While the overall divorce rate is declining, the rate of divorce for older couples is increasing. Individuals in New York who are going through a later-in-life divorce, colloquially known as a “grey divorce,” may contend with unique challenges. In particular,…

While divorce often comes with countless problems and stress for New York couples, there are some positive things to keep in mind that may bring a little bit of calm after the storm. Women and men deal with divorce in…

New York residents may be interested in the recent ruling in Jamie McCourt’s bid to have her divorce settlement with her ex-husband thrown out. On Sept. 9, a California judge ruled against Ms. McCourt and said that her claims were…

In recent years, the world has been changing. Thanks to social media, people live much of their lives online. They post everything they do on sites such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. What some New York residents may not know…