Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Unique Issues In A High Net Worth Divorce
Any divorce case can present certain challenges, but the issues in cases that involve a high net worth of one or both parties are unique. A high net worth is usually defined as an individual with $1 million or more in liquid assets. Sometimes, high net worth is defined as couples who earned, or… Read More »
What To Do If Your Spouse Starts Dating During Your Divorce
Some people can never imagine being with anyone other than their spouse during or after a divorce. Others, though, are sometimes eager to move on with their life and they may start dating while their divorce case is ongoing. This can be devastating for the spouse who is just trying to make it through… Read More »
Will You Lose Your Inheritance During Divorce?
There is never a good time to get a divorce, but some times are worse than others. If you are anticipating receiving a large inheritance, or you already have, you may wonder if you will lose at least a portion of it to your spouse during divorce. The law in New York states that… Read More »
How Long Do You Have To Wait After Divorce To Remarry?
After going through a divorce, getting remarried may not be your first priority. Some people, though, may find themselves in this situation and wonder if they have to wait a certain amount of time before they can remarry. Historically, people throughout the country did have to wait a certain period of time before remarrying…. Read More »
How To Uncover Hidden Assets During Divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy. Learning or suspecting that your spouse is trying to hide assets though, will make the process much more complicated. While unfortunate, it is not uncommon for spouses to try and hide certain assets during divorce so they are not subject to division and so their spouse does… Read More »
Unique Issues In Same-Sex Divorce Cases In Long Island
New York became the sixth state in the country to legally recognize same-sex marriages with the 2011 Marriage Equality Act. It was not until four years later that the United States Supreme Court made same-sex marriages legal throughout the entire country. Same-sex couples still have to resolve the same issues as heterosexual couples, but… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Spousal Support In New York
Alimony, known as spousal support in the New York Statutes, is money paid by one spouse to another during or after a divorce. Many people think that spousal support is ordered by a judge in all divorce cases, but this is not true. In fact, spousal support is only ordered in approximately ten percent… Read More »
What Are The Grounds For Divorce In New York?
Prior to 2010, the only way to get a divorce in New York was to file on the grounds of fault, or after the spouses involved were separated for a period of at least 12 months. When accusing one spouse of being at fault for the breakdown of the marriage, the spouse filing for… Read More »
What Are The Differences Between Prenups And Postnups?
People rarely want to think about divorce, either before they get married or after they have already exchanged vows. Still, with the high divorce rate today in New York, and throughout the entire country, it is an important consideration for any couple. Divorce is a difficult process for anyone, and the thought of losing… Read More »
What Happens During Mediation Sessions?
If you are considering a divorce, you may have already considered mediation as a method for resolving your issues. Mediation is very different from divorce litigation. The mediator does not make any final decisions in the same manner that a Judge would. Instead, their role is to foster compromise and communication between the divorcing… Read More »