When employees start a new job, it's safe to say that they spend a fair amount of time thinking about their wages. Is that salary enough to pay the bills? Do they like the idea of earning overtime pay? How does the pay compare to similar jobs, especially when...
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Year: 2019
Why would you use lump-sum alimony?
Alimony payments are typically made every month, just like child support payments. The idea is that one spouse would have supported the other if they stayed married, and that support would pay the monthly bills. The alimony allows the other person not to fall into...
New York step parents have few rights after a divorce
When people marry into a "ready-made" family, they often become important to the children of that family. The reputation of step-parents, in general, is unfavorable. However, these unique individuals invest a multitude of love and heart into their new families. If...
Helping employers remain compliant with employment law
Recently, workers in New York and other American cities have become very sensitive about their employment rights. While it is wonderful to see people from all walks of life standing up for their rights, employers are having a hard time complying with employment law....
Money disputes destroy high asset marriages
When you and your spouse married, you likely had plans for your future. Perhaps you both had good-paying jobs, or you were working your way up the ladder of success. As your income grew, you may have expected to avoid the common topic many spouses argue about: money....
Embracing your new role with your children after divorce
If you and your spouse get divorced, your role with your children may change. It's important to embrace this and to think about how you can be the best possible parent that you can be in this new situation.That's what one man learned when he got divorced. He fought...
What to look for in a business partner
The first step toward creating a successful business is to choose the right business partner. A wrong choice at this juncture can put the entire enterprise in jeopardy. Starting a business is always difficult, and the survival rate for new businesses is not nearly as...
Most divorces impact happy couples
When you think about divorce, you probably think about an unhappy couple that argues often. You think of stress and tension at home. You imagine one person abusing the other or cheating on them. You think of these extremes because they're often what you see in movies...
6 important questions about workplace sexual harassment
If you've suffered from sexual harassment in the workplace, you may be looking into your legal options. You know that what happened to you was unfair, unjust and illegal. You want to know what to do.In the process of defining your case, here are six important...
Financial preparations useful in high-asset divorce
As someone with a considerable amount of wealth, you likely understand the importance of protecting your assets. You may have many safeguards in place relating to your business or other important financial endeavors, but you may not have fully planned for the effects...