What is Equitable Distribution in New York?
The first issue is often the easiest. In the vast majority of case, marital property is equally divided in New York.
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Can I Set Aside My Divorce Agreement?
Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you agree with all the financial terms of your divorce agreement.
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Am I Entitled to Interest in Divorce?
Many times people come to me and show me their judgement of divorce.
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Enhanced Earnings: Am I Entitled in Divorce?
Most lawyers know that law degrees, and medical degrees can be valued as part of a divorce in New York State.
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Consequences of Failing to Provide Divorce Discovery in New York
It amazes me when litigants refuse to provide discovery during the pendancy of a divorce.
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How Enhanced Earning Degrees Affect Divorce Finances in New York
In a recent decision, the appellate division in the Fourth Department, reduced an award of equitable distribution from forty percent to twenty percent of the value of a degree earned during the marriage.
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Am I Entitled to the Federal Tax Deduction for Child Support?
IRS regs clearly state that a non custodial parent is only entitled to take the child deduction if they have written permission to do so from the custodial parent.
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Exclusive Occupancy of the Marital Residence in New York
Unless a petitioner can prove that it is unsafe to continue living together in the marital residence until the divorce is final, a judge will not kick one of the parties out of the house.
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Can I Change My Child Custody Agreement in New York?
In New York, if two people agree in a written agreement or a child custody order is entered, it is not easy to change custody unless one parent has a good reason.
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Failing to Abide by Orders in New York
People enter agreements all the time in divorce cases in New York.
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