Being self-employed during a divorce may lead to some contentious issues. For this reason, here are a few important tips to keep in mind: Protect Your Assets and Resources Be sure to maintain adequate income records if you are self-employed. A former spouse may...
Month: September 2018
Legal Protections for Gestational Surrogacy
An outdated law that prohibits the formation of parenting contracts and exchange of payment between a gestational surrogate and new parents is the subject of a repeal effort. The Consolidated Laws of New York: Domestic Relations law states in Article 8, section 123...
Judges Have the Discretion to Exceed the Maintenance Cap in High Net Worth Divorces
In New York State, one spouse may be required to pay spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is usually a monthly payment made from one spouse to the other spouse for a specific duration of time. The duration of time is determined by the following formula: • If the...
Divorcing with Pets
A divorce can be a complicated, litigious process that can change all aspects of your normal life. Everything from the house, children, and cars, among others, are considered. One aspect that some may overlook is the pets. The big question is, who gets the pets in a...
Summer Vacations May Lead to Family Court
Summer is here and it may be time to plan a family vacation with your children. However, many separated or divorced couples may face some challenges when it comes to agreeing on a time frame or destination of travel with their former spouse or soon to be ex. Here are...