Modification of Child Support
Modifying a child support order or agreement. There are an increasing number of modification questions coming into our firm. Modification of a child support order is slightly different than...
View ArticleCan My Spouse Sell My House Out From Under Me If We Have A Divorce Pending?
According to New York Domestic Relations Law, there are certain Automatic Orders, which shall remain in effect while the divorce is pending in Supreme Court. One of these Automatic Orders addressed in...
View ArticleUncontested Divorce; What’s it Worth to You?
In the past few months we have received a lot of phone calls from people who either attempted to file their own uncontested divorce or hired the cheapest attorney they could find to file their...
View ArticleDivorce vs. Separation Agreement
Many people who are interested in terminating their marital relationship are unclear about the method of doing so. They ponder whether or not they should file for divorce or simply discuss a...
View ArticleSeparation Agreements
Separation Agreements need to be artfully drafted. Each sentence should be carefully selected. There are certain errors or omissions that can be fatal to the document’s survival. It is highly...
View ArticleNoncompliance with Financial Disclosure requirements in a Divorce
Amidst all of the emotions that a divorce case brings to the forefront, there are certain details that need to be respected. One of these details is often met with hesitation. That would be...
View ArticleDivorce and Carrying Costs
What are “Carrying Costs” in Divorce Cases? In the context of divorce, the term “carrying cost” refers to the expense of maintaining marital property, such as real estate, until the property is...
View ArticleDivorce and Separate Property: What you get to keep!
What Do I Get to Keep After Divorce? Not ALL Property is Divided between Spouses in a Divorce: Separate Property Remains with the Spouse. When a couple divorces, the couple’s marital property is...
View ArticleDivorce Mediation at Vaughn and Weber – What is it? Can it work for you?
Divorce Mediation Mediation can be an affordable alternative to traditional divorce. The main difference between mediated and traditional divorce lies in the fact that, in mediation, one neutral...
View ArticleTax Fraud and Innocent Spouses
Tax Fraud and Innocent Spouses Generally, when spouses file tax returns jointly, each spouse is liable for any understatement on the jointly filed return. This means that, for example, a husband will...
View Article