Sharing parental rights and responsibilities is commonplace. When parents divorce or break up with one another, they generally have to share parenting time and decision-making authority. Occasionally, one parent can make decisions that may have negative implications...
Month: January 2025
What you can and cannot include in a New York prenuptial agreement
While it might not sound romantic, many couples choose to sign a prenuptial agreement before saying, "I do." This legal document, commonly known as a "prenup," helps couples plan how they'll handle their finances and assets during their marriage and if they ever...
New York’s rule against perpetuities: What you need to know
When you create a trust, especially one that involves long-term property management or multi-generational wealth transfer, you may encounter a term called the rule against perpetuities. Generally, it aims to prevent people from tying up property indefinitely by...
Understanding partition actions in New York
Partition actions can be a key legal remedy for co-owners of property in New York who can no longer agree on how to manage or sell their jointly owned real estate. If you find yourself in a spot where co-ownership has become hard to handle, knowing about partition...