Landmark changes came to same-sex marriage in 2015, as it became a federal right, but New York was ahead of the curve. Same-sex couples have been allowed to marry since 2011.here.However, even that is a relatively short amount of time, so all same-sex marriages within...
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Year: 2018
Is New York an at-will state?
The corporate world does not have as much loyalty as you may assume. In most cases, this means you can be fired -- or you can quit -- for almost any reason at all. Technically, you do not even need a reason. You can quit your job because you're bored or your boss can...
Divorce when your business partner is your spouse
You and your spouse had many things in common. Among them was the desire to work together as partners in business. Perhaps you grew this idea after you met in business school, or you and your spouse dreamed it up after you married. Maybe one of you inherited a family...
Tips to help you and your ex co-parent successfully
You would love it if you and your ex could just get divorced and never have to see each other again. A clean break would be simple and easy.However, since you have kids together, you know that's not going to happen. You are going to have to co-parent as your children...
Be careful about commingling your inheritance
Your grandfather left you an inheritance. The two of you were always very close, and it means a lot to you that he left that money in your name. If you're married, what you do next could have a huge impact on the future of that inheritance if your marriage ever...
A franchise owner gains access to intellectual property
Generally speaking, intellectual property and trade secrets are very well-protected in corporate America. Businesses are bound by laws, regulations and codes of conduct. Violations -- such as using someone else's trademark without permission -- can be prosecuted.The...
You face additional challenges in an international divorce
The world has never been smaller than at this time in history. Technologies such as the internet, airplanes and cell phones make the borders between countries disappear. Perhaps some form of technology brought you and your soon-to-be former spouse together.Now that...
5 rules for a postnup to protect your business
When you got married, your business wasn't worth much. It was just getting off the ground. In the 10 years since, it's grown dramatically.You're not planning to get divorced, but your success has helped you realize what a threat it could be. What if your spouse gets a...
Lawsuit filed against skyscraper construction in New York
A lawsuit has been filed against the construction of a skyscraper in the Upper East Side of New York. The lawsuit, brought by a group of residents who live in the neighborhood, was filed with the New York County Supreme Court. The group that filed the lawsuit includes...
What are signs that divorce could be on the horizon?
Being married is not all it's cracked up to be for many couples. Some marriages last a couple of months. Others will last years. It's becoming more and more common for marriages to inevitably end in divorce. There's no defined reason as to why marriages aren't...