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Cohabitating Instead of Getting Married? Get an Agreement First! Part 2
{3:18 minutes to read} In Part 1 of this series, I proposed that an unmarried couple enters into a cohabitation agreement if they decided to live together. In Part 2, I outline what they might include in such an agreement. What a Cohabitation Agreement Should Contain To begin with, a [...]
Cohabitating Instead of Getting Married? Get an Agreement First! Part 1
Why You Should Have a “Cohabitation Agreement” {2:42 minutes to read} If a married couple in New York ends their relationship, the Equitable Distribution Law determines how they will divide any of the assets and liabilities acquired during the marriage. There are also laws that help determine how they will [...]
Getting Married? How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Benefit Both of You!
{3:00 minutes to read} The Equitable Distribution Law has a specific provision that allows couples to enter into an agreement, both before (Prenuptial) and after (Postnuptial) a marriage. In addition to making a provision for the distribution of assets and liabilities in the event of a divorce, these agreements allow [...]
Involving Your Children in Your Divorce Can Be a Critical Mistake
{2:30 minutes to read} No matter how hurt and angry you may be with your spouse, your children need both a father and a mother. Involving your children in any way as you are working through your divorce is definitely a critical mistake. Trying to alienate your spouse, using your [...]