Category Archives: Property Division
Can I Force My Spouse Out of the Family Home?
Once you have made the difficult decision to end your marriage, you may want to start leading separate lives as soon as possible. You may want your spouse to move out of the family home and you may have even thought of forcibly evicting them. As with many matters in divorce, the law is… Read More »
What Marital Assets are Not Divided During Divorce?
Dividing the marital assets you have accumulated over the years is often a priority for couples who are ending their marriage. You likely know which assets you would like to keep, particularly if your case involves a high net worth or substantial assets. The majority of marital assets are eligible to be equitably distributed… Read More »
What to Do if Your Spouse is Hiding Assets
Divorce is always extremely difficult, but when spouses are hiding assets, it can make the process even more challenging. When a spouse hides assets, they typically do so in order to protect the property from being divided as part of the divorce process. Hidden assets will always cause delays in the divorce process, and… Read More »
How To Divide Collectibles During Divorce
Many people start a collection while they are single and continue to add to it once they are married. Or, married couples often start collections together. Sometimes, these collections hold mainly sentimental value while others have a great deal of financial value. Regardless of how these collections are viewed in the eyes of the… Read More »
How Is Property Divided During Divorce?
As a couple, you and your spouse likely acquired many assets together during your marriage. These may include the family home, vehicles, furniture, and even valuable collections. If your marriage ends, these assets must be divided between you and your spouse, and that is often an element that becomes very contentious during divorce proceedings…. Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About QDROs
Retirement accounts and funds are some of the most complex to divide during a divorce. Sometimes, a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is necessary when dividing assets in certain types of retirement accounts. QDROs are highly misunderstood by people who need to obtain one, and there is much confusion about how to file one…. Read More »
What Is Equitable Distribution During Divorce?
Many people only hear the term ‘equitable distribution’ when they are getting a divorce, and they often wonder what it means. All states in the country are governed by either community property or equitable distribution laws, and they dictate how property is divided during a divorce. Most states, including New York, follow the equitable… Read More »
Who Gets The Dog During Divorce?
Going into a divorce you may understand that you will have to resolve numerous issues, such as child custody and spousal support. However, an issue that is often overlooked is who will receive custody of the pets. People are passionate about their pets, and for good reason. They are viewed as not only pets,… Read More »
Are Gifts Divided During Divorce?
If you are going through a divorce, though, you may worry that your spouse will receive a portion of anything you receive. Fortunately, that is unlikely to happen, as the law is very clear about what happens to gifts during divorce. Below, our Long Island property division lawyer explains further. Equitable Distribution Law Governs… Read More »
How Is Debt Divided During Divorce In Suffolk County?
People carry enough debt on their own. They do not usually want to pay for someone else’s. If you are getting a divorce, you likely do not want to be responsible for your spouse’s debts once your case is finalized. Unfortunately, that is a possibility. Many people know that their assets are divided during… Read More »