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Dissipation of Assets in a New York Divorce

Some divorces are friendly. The spouses have respect for each other but realize that it’s best they go their separate ways. They are mindful of their divorce and work together until they reach a fair divorce settlement. Then there are other couples where divorce is much more stressful and complicated. For the second group, some of the primary motivators are greed, spite, jealousy, revenge, and ...

High-Asset, High-Conflict Divorce

Divorce is rarely easy on anyone regardless of net worth, but as the stakes get higher, there are more opportunities for conflicts to arise . In other words, it is common for high-asset divorces to also be high-conflict divorces, and for reasons, we can understand. High-asset divorces are not limited to the cash sitting in the couple’s bank accounts; they are much more than that. They’re just as ...

Do I Have to Give a Sample of My DNA in NY?

“DNA can be used to identify criminals with incredible accuracy when biological evidence exists. By the same token, DNA can be used to clear suspects and exonerate persons mistakenly accused or convicted of crimes. In all, DNA technology is increasingly vital to ensuring accuracy and fairness in the criminal justice system,” according to The United States Department of Justice. The science of DNA ...

At What Age Can a Child Choose Custody in New York?

There is a misconception floating around about children being able to choose which parent to live with once they reach a certain age, such as 12, 13, or 14. If you heard that once a child turns 12 or 13 in New York, he or she can choose which parent to live with, that’s not exactly true. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but children do not have the power to choose their destiny in child custody ...