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...
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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...
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...
Highest divorce rates for telemarketers and other professions
Recently released data from the United States Census Bureau shows that bartenders and telemarketers are among the jobs in the country with the highest rates of divorce. The study has found that money just might help keep marriages together even though it technically...
Hide and seek is not a game when it concerns assets in divorce
The end of a marriage can be a stressful and daunting experience for everyone involved. If you and your spouse decide to take separate paths moving forward, you may have concerns about how your current circumstances could affect your future.While you may be eager to...
How to choose a divorce attorney in New York
Hearing your spouse utter the word divorce can be devastating, even if you knew in your heart that the marriage was coming to an end. You've given so much of your life to this person, the relationship and possibly your children. No matter how long the marriage lasted,...
Topics to discuss before saying
If you are getting ready to take a walk down the aisle in New York,, there are a couple of important topics you should discuss with your future spouse before saying "I do." These topics are very important because they could crop up again down the road if you were to...
Pre-divorce cooperation may result in more positive outcome
If you are like most people in New York, you don't have a budget. Maybe this has worked well for you if adequate money comes in at a good pace and you have minimal expenses. However, this is rarely the case, and most households pay their bills and let the future take...
Your business is on the line during a divorce
It is nice to know that, despite media reports painting a picture of gloom, most marriages do not end in divorce. In fact, the most recent analysis of data shows the opposite, that divorce rates are declining. However, this news may not console you if you are in the...
Loss of health insurance coverage as a factor in spousal maintenance determination
In a previous post, we began looking at the issue of health care coverage as a factor in negotiating property division in divorce. Loss of health insurance coverage can and should be used as a bargaining chip in property division to ensure the spouse losing coverage...
