Most divorce actions proceed to resolution and, ultimately the legal dissolution of the marriage by way of a Judgment of Divorce. In New York State, as in other jurisdictions, parties seeking divorce may wonder if it’s...
The Long Goodbye: How Lengthy Physical Separation Affects Equitable Distribution in a New York Divorce
August 2, 2023
Without fail, a divorce is always a difficult process. In New York, marital property is divided by way of “equitable distribution” – the law governing the division of assets and liabilities during divorce...
Distribution of Student Loan Debt in New York Divorce Divorce is always a difficult and emotionally stressful endeavor, especially when it comes to dividing assets and liabilities. In New York State, equitable distribution...
Coercive Control There has been an increasing demand for more New York divorce courts to apply a broader definition of domestic violence – one that includes the well-established concept of coercive control. Coercion and...
Mental Health Issues in New York Custody Cases Studies have shown that the presence of personality disorders, such as narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder, is associated with a significant...