If you are divorcing, you may dream of moving from the area. If you share children, then making that move will not be so easy, especially if you wish to take the kids with you. You can only take your children to live out of state with the court’s permission. If your...
Year: 2022
Is it time for you to officially change your custody order?
The creation of a custody order or parenting plan can be a lengthy, expensive and frustrating process. The more you disagree with your ex about the right way to split parenting time or how you should cooperate to raise your children, the more work it will take to...
Family heirlooms can cause estate disputes
A lot of estate disputes revolve around money. For instance, perhaps wealthy parents gave $1 million to one child and $10,000 to another. The child who got less feels slighted and says that the other must have manipulated their parents into setting up the estate plan...
Could your child choose not to live with you?
You don’t want to lose time with your child after the divorce. There’s nothing more important to you than getting to share custody with your ex. And your ex actually agrees and says that they don’t want to seek sole custody. They would also like to share, and they...
Who’s going to pay your debts when you pass away?
You’re likely going to have some debts that need to be paid after you pass away. If the passing is unexpected, this could include things like a mortgage or a car payment. But even those who have planned ahead and understand their situation may still have things like...
Could money issues end your marriage?
Everyone runs into different issues with money at some point in their life. It can be stressful and frustrating. Ideally, you’ll find solutions and work your way through it. However, studies have also found that couples argue about money more than almost anything...
Why haven’t you written a will yet?
Perhaps you already have a will, but odds are that you do not. Every year, studies find that the majority of Americans haven’t done their estate planning yet, so most people don’t have a will. At the same time, most people understand that they need to have one. There...
Can you get all of your alimony in advance?
You ask your spouse for a divorce and the court orders your spouse to pay alimony. The reasoning is that you haven’t worked in years and it’s going to take time to re-enter the workforce, along with the fact that your ex is wealthy and you expected them to support you...
Who pays the credit cards in a New York divorce?
One of the most difficult parts of divorce is the practical process of separating your life from your spouse's life. You have probably shared everything, from bedrooms to bank accounts, for years. You have to divide your belongings with one another as you negotiate...
What is in a good estate plan?
Have you thought about what will happen to your possessions when you die or become incapacitated? Do you worry about how your loved ones will be taken care of? Or how they will know what you want and how to carry out your wishes? An estate plan can help you solve all...