A Parental Shift
In the not-too-distant past, most custody agreements provided that the children would live with mom, and dad would enjoy “visitation” on alternate weekends, and perhaps one evening each week. But nowadays I am seeing more [...]
No Pension? Why an Annuity Might Be Right for You
In my last post, I discussed the concern I have for someone who trades his or her interest in a pension for, most commonly, the house. Despite the fact that I almost always suggest to [...]
What’s in a Word?
In order to keep up with the current divorce law in New York, I subscribe to a variety of services that contain summaries of recent cases. Many of these cases involve custody of children and [...]
The Three Legged Stool of Divorce
I have often thought that there are three components that need to be addressed when a couple is ending their marriage: Legal Financial Emotional All three need to be managed during a divorce or a [...]
The Affordable Care Act Part 3
COBRA and Divorce A judgment of divorce is generally considered a “qualifying event” that requires you to be removed from a health insurance policy you have with your now former spouse. Once the employer determines [...]
Attention New York Homeowners
Since many of my clients have taken advantage of the STAR exemption (School Tax Relief Program) in the past, I want to inform them of new legislation that requires all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR [...]