By wrpurcell | Published August 28, 2014 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: alimony formulas, marital asset valuation, reform | Leave a comment
Report Recommends Overhaul of Spousal Support Rules
A long awaited report on divorce law by the New York State Law Revision Commission was released in May 2013. This report recommends an overhaul of some key parts of current spousal support system, including alimony formulas and the valuation of intangible marital assets. Current alimony rules In New York, temporary spousal support — also Read More
Read MoreHow Is Child Custody and Visitation Determined in New York State?
Child custody is by far the most contentious area of divorce law. In previous years, the issues of child custody and visitation were simply solved by near-unilateral maternal custody. However, this is no longer the case. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there was a 27 percent increase in single-father households from the Read More
Read MoreDo You Have to Be Separated Before Filing for Divorce in New York State?
In New York, you need legal grounds — reasons recognized by the state’s divorce laws — to get a divorce. There are two categories of legal grounds in New York State: fault-based and no fault. No-fault grounds for divorce In New York, a divorce can be granted on no-fault grounds. In no-fault divorce, the person Read More
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