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Before getting divorced, some couples decide to live separately for a time. They go to court and get a legal separation agreement. They then have to abide by it, just as they would a divorce decree. But why take this step? What is the goal? For some, they're trying to...
Deciding to start your own company takes more than an idea or the financial means to make it happen. You also need to have the right personality type.While there are exceptions to this rule, as with most others, people who succeed in business tend to share a lot of...
People often make the mistake of looking at divorce odds as if they are exactly the same for everyone. For instance, if the divorce rate is really around 50 percent, and you have two couples in a room together, you know that one of those couples will split up.This...
Alimony money gets taxed by the government, which is no surprise, but people often wonder who has to pay those taxes. This question has come up a lot lately since there have been some huge changes to the tax laws. Does the person who pays have to pay the tax first, or...
One way to ensure your post-divorce life is financially secure is to obtain a full and fair share of assets during property division. New York is an equitable division state, which means you and your spouse will split your joint assets fairly, though not necessarily...
Often, unless you have an employment contract, you can be fired with relatively little reason. As long as they don't fire you because of your gender, race, age or another protected class, your boss has a lot of freedom to keep or terminate your employment.If you do...
You have to sign a prenup because you want to sign a prenup. It's really that simple. If you were forced to do it, the prenuptial agreement is not going to hold up in court.Typically, the way that one person "forces" the other to sign is by having them do it under...
For years, you have dreamed of the day when you could start your own business. Now, you think that day is rapidly approaching. You're going to make this happen.While this is exciting, remember that starting a new company is also a massive challenge. You need to be...
Married couples who are older than the age of 50 are more likely to get a divorce today than they were 20 years ago. In fact, their chances of divorce have doubled. Many are surprised by this statistic because they think, "If we lasted this long, how come we can't...
There are numerous recommended ways to protect your business from the possibility of divorce. In New York, any assets you acquire or earn while married are generally considered joint property. Therefore, a business you start during your marriage or the profits your...