When not planned correctly, divorces can become expensive and take up months or even years of your time. The smoothest divorces involve a lot of pre-planning. Take into consideration these four things before you file. 1. Anticipate the type of divorce In the best-case...
If you are a homemaker who is about to get a divorce, you are likely worried about how you will support yourself once the divorce is official. Can you get financial support from your soon-to-be-ex-spouse? Spousal support is possible and courts do award it regardless...
When couples get a divorce, there are often negative feelings. Animosity during the split may spur an individual to act unethically. Someone may hide money or use another form of financial trickery. A forensic accountant can help uncover such shady behavior before...
Divorces are often emotionally-charged events. Money may be the last thing on your mind when you are going through the process; however, divorce can have a big impact on your finances. These tips can help you financially prepare for life after divorce. 1. Consider...
The 2021 enhanced child tax credit has helped millions of American families during a difficult economic time. Most parents of children up to age 17 received thousands of dollars in credit on their tax bills. For many households in Schenectady and Saratoga counties...
Courts typically want both parents to see the children after a divorce. They won’t deviate from this simply because you would rather have the kids or because you want to keep the children away from your ex out of spite. Regardless of gender and other factors, they...
Sharing your finances with your spouse can benefit you both, or it can put one of you at risk because of the other person's bad decisions. Although people often reference financial stress as a primary reason for filing for divorce, many don't consider the family...
When you go through a divorce, one of the things you may worry about is how your children will respond. You don’t want your relationship with them to get hurt, even though you know it’s possible. As a father, there are several tips you can follow to build up those...
Divorce will turn your life upside down by forcing you to face challenges head on, change your life in a variety of ways and plan for a future in which you’re no longer living the happily ever after dream. Although there’s a lot on your plate, there are steps you can...
The discovery process is one of the first steps in the process of ending a marriage in New York state. It involves the exchange of financial and other documents that may be relevant as it relates to crafting the terms of a settlement. While this is typically an...
