If you are in New York and considering divorce, it might be a good time to familiarize yourself with the various grounds for divorce recognized by the state. Understanding these grounds can be crucial as they dictate the legal basis on which you can seek a divorce....
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6 Methods For Valuing A Business In A Divorce
During divorce, you might be entitled to a fair share of the marital assets, which could include a business. In this case, the business value must be determined to better ensure equitable distribution of assets between the spouses. Business valuation is a process that...
If I Leave The Family Home During A Divorce Will I Lose It?
When you are going through a divorce, there are many uncertainties you may face. One common concern involves what will happen to the family home if you decide to leave during the process. The short answer is, you will not lose the house. The choice of whether or not...
What Is Commingling Of Separate Property In A Divorce?
The assets you owned before getting married are typically considered separate property in the event of a divorce. However, if you mix or commingle these assets with marital or jointly-owned property during the marriage, it can complicate the determination of what...
What is transmutation of separate property in a divorce?
Most of the time, the assets you acquire during a marriage are considered marital property and assets acquired before marriage – or when inherited or gifted to one spouse during marriage – are considered separate property. While this is usually the case, sometimes the...
Survival steps: 3 things to do when leaving an abusive spouse
When you’re in an abusive relationship, leaving can be hard. By design, abusers are very good at isolating their victims from the financial, emotional and physical tools they need to leave the relationship. In reality, the most dangerous time for a victim in an...
Protecting children during a high-conflict divorce
High-conflict divorce can have a traumatizing impact on all parties, especially where children are involved. Sometimes, couples overlook the importance of protecting their children during these tumultuous times. Children caught in the midst of high-conflict divorces...
4 reasons why some victims stay in violent marriages
Marriage is not a bed of roses. It is ultimately possible that the person you married may cease to be the loving and supportive partner you once knew. Violence in marriage is rampant, and victims may find themselves trapped in such situations for various reasons....
5 tips on separating assets and debts in a divorce
The complex nature of divorce tends to rear its ugly head when it comes to asset and debt division. Most couples find themselves navigating a challenging process when separating their financial affairs. How do you handle the separation of assets and debts in a...
Why we stay? 5 reasons why Targets stay in abusive relationships
When a relationship turns toxic and or abusive, some targets of abusive behavior get out right away – but many do not. This can puzzle and frustrate well-meaning friends and family members who simply can’t understand why the target just doesn’t pack their bags...