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- [Can you keep your business if you file for divorce?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2023/06/can-you-keep-your-business-if-you-file-for-divorce/) - As a business owner, you might worry about what could happen to your business in your divorce settlement. Although New York is not a community property state, there are instances in which your business could qualify as marital property. Understanding the considerations for your business as part of your divorce will help you make the
- [What is divorce mediation and is it right for you?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2023/04/what-is-divorce-mediation-and-is-it-right-for-you/) - If you are going through a divorce but feel that you and your future ex-spouse can collaborate on important decisions regarding the separation, divorce mediation is worth considering. Mediation is often smoother, less expensive and faster than traditional divorce. Learning more about mediation helps you make an informed decision about whether it will work in
- [Signs that parental alienation might be occurring in your divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2023/02/signs-that-parental-alienation-might-be-occurring-in-your-divorce/) - When two parents have a contentious relationship, whether in the midst of a divorce or in an ongoing marriage, one individual might try to distance the children from the other as an act of passive aggression. This type of parental alienation can not only hurt the relationship you have with your child, but it can
- [5 tips for talking with your child about divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2023/02/5-tips-for-talking-with-your-child-about-divorce/) - A divorce is a complicated experience, especially when you have a child to consider. As uncomfortable as it may be, discussing this life change is necessary. Here are five tips to make talking with your child about divorce easier and more peaceful. 1. Make post-divorce plans first Prematurely telling your child about the divorce can
- [Transitioning to split householdss](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/12/transitioning-to-split-households/) - Following a divorce, the transition into split households is challenging, especially for your children. For children whose entire existence was in a single household, suddenly having two homes and two bedrooms can be overwhelming. There are some things you can do to ease the transition. Communicate clearly and openly Children struggle with uncertainty and fear
- [Why uncontested divorces still need an attorney](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/11/why-uncontested-divorces-still-need-an-attorney/) - An uncontested divorce is the most amicable and easiest divorce to consider. When you and your spouse can agree on the separation and the final settlement, the divorce process is faster and has less emotional upheaval. While uncontested divorces are easier, they are not without their challenges as well. You should still retain an attorney
- [How do courts decide who gets spousal support in a divorce?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/10/how-do-courts-decide-who-gets-spousal-support-in-a-divorce/) - When one spouse earns more than another, the lower-earning spouse may worry about financially supporting themselves after divorce. However, either party can request financial support from the other spouse during divorce proceedings. Several factors impact the court's decision when determining who provides support temporarily or maintenance for the long term. The payor's income affects the
- [3 common financial issues you might not expect after divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/08/3-common-financial-issues-you-might-not-expect-after-divorce/) - Divorce can disrupt your life in many ways, though it is often the right choice for couples who cannot be happy any other way. Even so, it is best to prepare for all the implications that a divorce will have on your finances. It is relatively easy to understand the typical division of assets that
- [Tips for entering the workforce after your divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/09/tips-for-entering-the-workforce-after-your-divorce/) - When you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, the division of your assets is a significant concern. However, once you receive a final divorce decree, you may find that your focus shifts to making ends meet as a newly single person in New York. If you stop receiving spousal support and must enter
- [Finding the right family law attorney](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2021/04/finding-the-right-family-law-attorney/) - When you and your spouse have decided to divorce, it's difficult to know which steps to take next. You may not be familiar with the legal regulations associated with ending a marriage. This can lead to wasted time and money, which is even more devastating when you're going through this emotionally trying time. The right
- [Adoption Requirements in New York](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/05/adoption-requirements-in-new-york/) - For those seeking to adopt in New York: Adoption is the legal process in which an individual assumes the parental responsibility of another.
- [Accused of Child Abuse or Neglect? Here’s What You Need to Know](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/05/accused-of-child-abuse-or-neglect-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - If you are accused of child abuse or neglect, it is important that you speak with an experienced family lawyer who can help guide you through the process.
- [Custody and visitation in New York](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/01/custody-and-visitation-in-new-york/) - One of the most important parts of any divorce is determining where minor children will live and who will make decisions on their behalf. Divorcing couples should understand the different custody and visitation options and how a court order could affect their time with their children. Physical vs. legal custody In New York, there are
- [What can prolong a divorce?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2021/09/what-can-prolong-a-divorce/) - Divorce is difficult even when the parties agree to the split, but in many cases, emotional issues can lead to extremely contentious court battles. Even though stalling tactics lead to greater stress and higher legal fees for both parties, many spouses still attempt to delay or extend divorce proceedings. Reasons for delaying the divorce A
- [How can you make the divorce process less stressful?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/07/how-can-you-make-the-divorce-process-less-stressful/) - Going through a divorce can entail considerable stress and uncertainty. Planning ahead and identifying what you need to resolve will give you a clear road map. Learning about some of the procedural and legal aspects of the divorce process can ease some of your apprehension. Guidance from experienced counsel helps to ensure that you are
- [The importance of self-care during your divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/06/the-importance-of-self-care-during-your-divorce/) - Divorce is a life change that causes enormous feelings of stress, leading to adverse health consequences. Keeping your emotional well-being a priority at this time makes it easier to move on to the next phase in your life. Find a support group Going through a divorce may leave you feeling depressed and alone. Finding time
- [Understanding the distribution of assets in New York](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2022/04/understanding-the-distribution-of-assets-in-new-york/) - Divorce is a stressful process, especially when you do not know how things will turn out. Understanding how New York distributes marital assets in the dissolution of marriages can help to alleviate some of the tension you feel as you embark upon separation. How do courts divide assets? New York courts do their best to
- [How social media can impact your divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2021/11/how-social-media-can-impact-your-divorce/) - If you are like many people, social media is a part of your daily routine. According to Pew Research Center, more than half of Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat users visit these sites every day. If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may not realize that your online habits could impact the outcome of
- [Understanding the complex elements of property division](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2021/07/understanding-the-complex-elements-of-property-division/) - The division of assets is a crucial component of the divorce process. It is also one of the most complicated elements. You must divide all your property and liabilities equitably according to state laws. Keep in mind that equitable distribution does not always result in equal division. Defining a fair arrangement in high net worth divorces
- [How New Tax Laws Will Affect Divorcing Couples in 2019](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/12/how-new-tax-laws-will-affect-divorcing-couples-in-2019/) - With 2018 ending in a few weeks, unhappily married couples who are thinking of splitting up should consider the tax consequences of waiting until after the new year. Under the new law, the person who pays the alimony will no longer be able to write it off their taxes; meanwhile, those who receive alimony will no longer have to declare it as taxable income.
- [When is Spousal Maintenance Appropriate?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/07/when-is-spousal-maintenance-appropriate/) - Spousal maintenance is a payment that a judge can award to the spouse with a lower or no income. A judge may determine if spousal support is appropriate.
- [Divorce Mediation and its Benefits](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/07/divorce-mediation-and-its-benefits/) - Mediation is one of the least recognized methods of resolving divorce matters but is extremely efficient and cost effective.
- [An Increased Number of Millennials are Asking for Prenuptial Agreements](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/10/an-increased-number-of-millennials-are-asking-for-prenuptial-agreements/) - Individuals in the Millennial generation are more apt to ask their significant others to sign and complete a valid prenuptial agreement prior to marriage.
- [How is spousal support determined?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2021/05/how-is-spousal-support-determined/) - Sorting out your finances during a divorce may cause stress. Having a handle on some of the basics may help you move forward with a more comprehensive financial picture. Spousal support is often a contentious topic. Whether you are the person who is requesting it or the one who may pay it, understanding how the
- [How to properly navigate a divorce case](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2021/02/how-to-properly-navigate-a-divorce-case/) - If you're looking to file for divorce in New York, then it is incredibly important to understand how the process works. Although television and movies can make it seem like a straightforward process by dividing everything in half, going through a divorce can actually be very complex, especially if there are multiple disputes going on,
- [Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict In Divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2020/12/avoiding-unnecessary-conflict-in-divorce/) - It is a life-changing decision to end a marriage. And even if spouses agree to divorce, it is often a very stressful and emotional process to endure. While it is natural for spouses to face disagreement, it is easy for even minor disagreements to spiral into larger conflicts during a divorce. Therefore, many individuals might
- [Creating a Parenting Plan During a Contentious Divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2020/09/creating-a-parenting-plan-during-a-contentious-divorce/) - In a perfect world, you and your spouse would be divorcing on amicable terms – or staying together. Yet, you two may have difficulty speaking to each other without a fight erupting. If you have children together, your frayed relationship can make figuring out a parenting plan challenging. However, your odds of creating a workable
- [What Are the Benefits of Shared Parenting?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2020/07/what-are-the-benefits-of-shared-parenting/) - Child custody decisions play an integral role in any divorce agreement involving children. While you might feel like you should receive sole custody of your children or as though you never want to see your ex again, it is worth considering how beneficial it is for children to have both parents in their lives. After
- [3 Common Questions Kids Have About Divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2020/05/3-common-questions-kids-have-about-divorce/) - Many couples try to keep their marital struggles a private matter, but when marriages end their entire family is impacted. For many children, their parents’ divorce is a confusing and painful time, and they are sure to have questions. As Psychology Today notes, answering these questions can help reassure your children and protect your relationship with
- [Jeff Bezos to Divorce Without Prenup](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/02/jeff-bezos-to-divorce-without-prenup/) - Founder and lead shareholder of Amazon.com Inc., Jeff Bezos, and wife, Mackenzie, have recently announced via social media that they will be divorcing after 25 years of marriage. Recognized as the wealthiest man in the world, Jeff Bezos possesses a net worth of nearly $137 billion, most of which he acquired during the course of his marriage.
- [Getting Divorced? Be Aware of What to Do and What Not to Do](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/05/getting-divorced-be-aware-of-what-to-do-and-what-not-to-do/) - Ending a marriage is not easy, but it may be necessary. The staff at the Law Office of Heather A. Fig have experience representing spouses in all aspects of matrimonial law and can walk you through the complexities of divorce which can be overwhelming and emotional.
- [Couples Married by a Friend or Family Member May Not Have a Valid Marriage](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/05/couples-married-by-a-friend-or-family-member-may-not-have-a-valid-marriage/) - A trend that has risen in popularity along with that of the Internet is for a couple to be married by a friend or family member rather than an official clergyman. These marriages have been legal for the most part, however, many people are realizing years later that their marriage may not be valid.
- [Types of Adoption](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/06/types-of-adoption/) - Each family’s needs are unique and there are various adoption methods available to meet those needs under the law. Those looking to adopt a child should seek the guidance of a New York adoption layer who can help them find out which adoption type is best for their family and guide them through the adoption process.
- [What to do with a Household in a Divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/07/what-to-do-with-a-household-in-a-divorce/) - In a divorce, it is usually recommended to sell the marital home and split the profit made from the sale for financial and emotional reasons.
- [Obtaining an Order of Protection as the Victim of Domestic Violence](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/07/obtaining-an-order-of-protection-as-the-victim-of-domestic-violence/) - Orders of protection can be obtained by a person who feels that another individual has committed a crime or a family offense against them.
- [Summer Vacations May Lead to Family Court](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/09/summer-vacations-may-lead-to-family-court/) - A parent seeking to take their children on vacation must provide the other spouse with a reasonable amount of notice prior to taking the children.
- [Divorcing with Pets](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/09/divorcing-with-pets/) - Animal custody battles will decide what to do with a pet after a divorce and can be an emotionally and financially draining.
- [Judges Have the Discretion to Exceed the Maintenance Cap in High Net Worth Divorces](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/09/judges-have-the-discretion-to-exceed-the-maintenance-cap-in-high-net-worth-divorces/) - Spousal maintenance is usually a monthly payment made from one spouse to the other spouse for a specific duration of time.
- [Legal Protections for Gestational Surrogacy](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/09/legal-protections-for-gestational-surrogacy/) - The “Child-Parent Security Act” establishes that children born through artificial insemination and gestational surrogacy will be able to form a contract.
- [Getting Divorced While Working For Yourself](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/09/getting-divorced-while-working-for-yourself/) - Be sure to maintain adequate income records if you are self-employed. A former spouse may allege that your income is greater than you are actually claiming. 
- [How the Court Divides Property During a Divorce](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/10/how-the-court-divides-property-during-a-divorce/) - Couples looking to divorce must consider custody and visitation as well as how to divide the property they obtained together throughout the marriage.
- [Spousal Support Shift Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/10/spousal-support-shift-under-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act/) - One substantial tax change under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act concerned the deductibility of spousal support. Alimony tax deductions
- [Child Visitation and the Holidays](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2018/12/child-visitation-and-the-holidays/) - Determining parenting time during the holiday season can be stressful and both parents may not agree on the arrangements. Child Visitation and the Holidays.
- [Common-Law Marriages in Non-Participating States](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/02/common-law-marriages-in-non-participating-states/) - A common-law marriage is a union between two people that is formed without a marriage license or wedding ceremony.
- [Why Get a Prenup or Post-Nup](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/05/why-get-a-prenup-or-post-nup/) - Prenups and post-nups are agreements between two people who either are about to be married or are already married in the event of a divorce.
- [How is Child Custody Adjudicated in Family Court?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/06/how-is-child-custody-adjudicated-in-family-court/) - Child custody is one of the most difficult issues that can come up in a divorce proceeding. Here's how the court comes to its decision.
- [Getting Divorced Later in Life Can Impact Retirement](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/06/getting-divorced-later-in-life-can-impact-retirement/) - When a couple divorces, their tangible assets are probably their first concern. But there's more to consider, like their retirement plans.
- [Is an Order of Protection Right for You?](https://sallahfig.com/blog/2019/08/is-an-order-of-protection-right-for-you/) - Divorce proceedings are never pleasant, but iIn some cases, it may be appropriate for one spouse to seek an order of protection.

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