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  • Do I Have to Go to Court to Divorce My Spouse?

    Amidst COVID-19 concerns, many spouses are asking themselves if they can proceed with a divorce without having to attend court. The short answer is, yes, you can get a divorce without going to court. However, you will have to choose an alternative method, such as mediation, wherein you and your spouse will negotiate the terms of your divorce. If you and your spouse are unable to successfully ...
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  • Can I Still Get Divorced if My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Papers?

    Divorcing spouses often cannot see eye-to-eye on many of the key issues involved in the process of dissolving their marriage. In fact, some may not even agree on the divorce itself and refuse to sign the papers. If your spouse is refusing to sign the divorce papers, you likely have some concerns about the future and how this process may be affected. Thankfully, as long as one spouse chooses to end ...
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  • Co-Parenting with Your Ex-Spouse

    Co-parenting after a divorce can be a major obstacle for divorced spouses who may have a lot of unresolved issues, resentments, and grievances against each other. However, you still want what is best for your children, so it is crucial to learn how to set these issues aside, so you can raise them as a team and provide a healthy and stable environment for them. Your divorce was likely a difficult ...
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  • 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in a High Net Worth Divorce

    Divorce is difficult for anyone, but especially so for high net worth individuals and couples. High net worth divorces often require closer attention and more strenuous work to resolve disputes involving property and debt division, child support, and alimony. With so much at stake, you cannot afford to give any less than your all to the divorce process. It can be a painstaking, emotional, and ...
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  • Surviving Valentine's Day After a Divorce

    For happy couples, February 14 th is a day to celebrate love, romance, and each other. If you’re recently divorced, however, Valentine’s Day can be an unwelcome reminder of your past relationship. If you’re struggling to cope with your first (or subsequent) Valentine’s Day after your split, you’re not alone. It’s normal to feel bitter, resentful, sad, or lonely on this wintery Hallmark holiday if ...
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  • How to Handle the Holidays After Divorce

    Recovering from a difficult situation can be hard at any time of year, but it may be especially challenging to overcome during the holidays. While there is no guarantee the holidays will be easy, there are a few things you can do to try to have a brighter winter season. Have Patience When celebrating the holidays as a newly single person, everything can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you and your ...
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  • Mediation: Is It Right for Your Divorce?

    Mediation is one of the most frequently used methods in divorce settlement negotiations. Divorce mediation is when you and your spouse hire a neutral third party (or mediation attorney ) to meet with you to discuss and resolve any issues with the divorce. It isn’t the job of the mediator to make any decisions on your behalf, but to serve as a facilitator to help figure out what’s best. Benefits of ...
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  • Am I Stuck with My Partner's Debt if We Get a Divorce?

    Most New York couples have a staggering amount of marital debt. Mortgages, loans, car and credit card payments, etc. are all considered marital property if they were applied for jointly. These debts may not seem consequential when you are married, but in the event of divorce, it will come down to who is responsible for paying the outstanding bills. How Does the Court Decide to Divide Debt? When a ...
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  • Can a Couple Continue to Co-Own a House After Divorce?

    This may come as a surprise to some, but many former couples choose to co-own their marital home after divorce. This is especially true if they have children together and do not wish to uproot them. A former couple may also choose to co-own their home if the real estate market is weak at the time of their divorce. There are distinct advantages and disadvantages for home co-ownership that should be ...
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  • Who Gets the House in a Divorce?

    For many people, marriage conjures up images of starting a family in a home with little children running around happily. Unfortunately, a person’s expectations about marriage do not always pan out. When the parties to a divorce are dividing assets, one of the most significant issues during property division proceedings involves the parties’ respective interests in the marital home. So, who gets ...
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  • How Are Professional Licenses and Practices Divided in a Divorce?

    When a couple gets divorced, most people understand that they will divide their property and assets during divorce proceedings. Houses, cars, collectibles, jewelry, and financial accounts are examples of the items couples must divide when they get a divorce. However, how are the benefits of a professional degree, license, or private practice divided? This blog discusses how New York law resolves ...
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  • Can I Date While My New York Divorce is Pending?

    If your marriage has come to an end, and you’re wondering if it’s okay to date before your divorce is final, you have plenty of company. Our clients frequently ask us, “Is it okay for me to date during my divorce, or is that not recommended?” Ideally, divorcing spouses would not date until their divorces were finalized, but divorce attorneys in New York and across the country know that’s easier ...
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  • Types of Alimony in New York

    All spouses are obligated to take care of one another—even after the marriage ends. Alimony —also known as spousal support and maintenance—is designed to allow the lower-earning spouse to continue living the way he/she did before the divorce, as well as provide financial means to obtain a degree or go through vocational training and eventually become self-sufficient. There are two types of alimony ...
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  • Divorce and Domestic Violence

    How Does Domestic Violence Impact my Divorce? If your marriage is wrought with bouts of domestic violence, you may be wondering how it will impact your efforts at divorce. New York is one of many “fault” states when it comes to divorce, meaning there are still grounds for divorce. Domestic violence is considered cruel and inhuman treatment, but other faults include abandonment for at least one ...
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  • Marriage and Addiction: Marriage Survival Tactics

    Preserve Your Marriage While Combatting Addiction Addiction can make a marriage feel like a heavy anchor weighing both partners down and it may make thoughts of a healthy relationship seem impossible. This may be especially true with a spouse whose addiction causes him or her to cheat, steal, lie, cause financial strain and legal problems or be aggressive and violent. Luckily, if you are ...
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  • Dating After Grey Divorce: Your New Single Life

    Navigating the Dating World After 50 Divorce after 50, or grey divorce , is a life changing event that means starting over as a single person in a whole new dating world. Many newly-single adults are not sure about what their life will be like after an unexpected and devastating divorce. Our New York City divorce lawyers at Goldweber Epstein, LLP can help you ensure that you are prepared legally ...
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  • Grey Divorce: The Effects of Divorce on Retirement

    Divorce After 50 Can Be Costly As we age, we often think of spending time with our spouse travelling and enjoying the time together that we didn’t have in the younger years. Unfortunately, uninterrupted time together and a lack of responsibilities sometimes means facing the fact that you no longer want to be with the person who you are married to. A divorce later in life may not involve child ...
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  • Surviving the Holidays After Divorce

    While the holidays are spent being surrounded by loved ones, divorce can put a damper on the holiday cheer. Significant losses such as divorce can make going through the season quite difficult, especially for the children. On top of dealing with the loss of the family unit, you must also manage seasonal demands such as holiday shopping, parties and events, and other celebrations. However, it is ...
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  • How Remarriage in New York Affects Alimony & Child Support

    After the divorce has been finalized in New York, it is quite common for one or both spouses to remarry later—or sooner—down the road. It is important to understand that remarriage can have an impact on alimony and child support orders in New York. Contact us now to discuss your alimony and child support questions! Does Alimony End When You Remarry? According to New York state law, alimony ...
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  • Who Gets the Family Pet in a New York Divorce?

    In a New York divorce, couples must determine how property, assets, and debts are divided. If children are involved, they must decide who has primary custody to figure out who has to pay child support and create a visitation schedule. However, it seems like another point of contention during a divorce deals with who will get the family pet. According to a survey performed by the American Academy ...
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  • Protecting Your Assets in a New York Divorce

    If you’re about to get a divorce , you’re probably concerned about the fate of your property – cash, real estate, investments, retirement funds, and even businesses. You are aware that divorce can affect all of these things, but do you know to what extent your assets will be affected? Is it true that a divorce would mean financial ruin or bankruptcy? In New York, is everything divided down the ...
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  • How to Enforce Child Support Orders in New York

    In all 50 states, both parents are expected to financially support their children and New York is no exception. It costs a lot to raise a child regardless of age and if a non-custodial parent thinks diapers, wipes and formula are expensive, just wait until their children are teenagers. In the teen years, kids eat more, they need more expensive clothing and their high school sports can cost ...
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  • How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce

    Not every marriage is destined for happily ever after and, unfortunately, there is often a lot at stake in a divorce. For business owners, this situation can be especially complicated and have disastrous effects if not handled properly. Much like a car or a home, your business will be considered an asset, which means that its value can be split between you and your spouse. In some cases, a ...
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  • How Is Spousal Maintenance Determined in New York?

    Spousal maintenance is designed to provide financial support to one party after the divorce, and can be awarded to both men and women. In the state of New York, spousal maintenance is typically granted for a set time period. In the majority of cases, spousal maintenance is provided for a limited number of years. Our firm will analyze your situation and help determine how much spousal maintenance ...
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  • Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for Me?

    No one enters into marriage expecting to divorce in the future. Unfortunately, divorce is an all too common occurrence in today’s society. While drafting a prenuptial agreement can seem awkward with your soon-to-be spouse, it can actually help promote clarity and open communication in your relationship, and protect you in case of a divorce. Our firm has helped many couples create prenuptial ...
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