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For wealthy couples who are doing their estate planning, there can be some concerns over how beneficiaries will use their inheritance. Perhaps you are drafting your estate plan in your 50s, and you have a child who is technically a legal adult, but they are still in...
If you and your spouse created frozen embryos through in vitro fertilization (IVF), divorce can raise a difficult question: Who will decide what happens to them? One of you may want to use the embryos while the other does not. In New York, documents signed during IVF...
Dividing marital assets is often one of the most significant financial issues in a divorce. If you are ending a same-sex marriage, you may wonder whether the same rules apply to your properties. In New York, the answer is generally yes. Courts use the same property...
Receiving notice that your property may be acquired through eminent domain can be overwhelming. Whether you own a home, rental property or commercial building, you may be wondering what rights you have and whether you can challenge the process. While the government...
Real estate litigation sometimes stems from issues with a transaction, such as a seller failing to disclose issues with the property. Real estate litigation can also help separate joint ownership or facilitate the eviction of tenants who refuse to pay or uphold the...
Where you will live after you and your spouse decide to get a divorce is a major concern. Buying a new home may be one of the options you are considering. Understandably, it allows you to have an immediate fresh start and maintain stability for yourself and your...
Custody orders outline parental rights and responsibilities when parents divorce or stop living together. Parents have a legal responsibility to uphold the custody order, and they are at risk of enforcement actions if they fail to do so. In cases where it is clear...
Blended families often have strong bonds, complicated histories and financial details that do not fit neatly into a basic estate plan. A second marriage, children from prior relationships, stepchildren, jointly owned real estate and business interests can all raise...
Many people considering divorce are not sure whether they qualify or not. Confusion about what the law requires is common, in part because every state has a slightly different approach to divorce proceedings. It is common for spouses hoping to leave due to adultery or...
Partnership disputes can be legally complex and highly detrimental to a business’s growth and development. Partners need to be able to work together and communicate to help the business achieve its goals, but a dispute can derail this process and cause things to...