No, you can file for divorce any time in Rochester, as long as you meet the residency requirements. Legal separation is not required, though it is an option for couples who aren’t sure what their next step should be, and there is no waiting period. And because of recent reforms in New York’s matrimonial law, […]
Daily Archives: August 13, 2014
Parents often choose to live close to one another after a divorce so that they can both be present for their children and available to one another when needs unexpectedly arise. But because relations between the parents can be complicated and difficult following a divorce, sometimes it may seem easier to hire a babysitter than […]
The State of New York has gone to great lengths to ensure that lack of funds does not equate to a lack of access to our courts, including divorce court. If your spouse has funds that you can’t access, one of the first steps your divorce attorney should take is to ask the court to […]
While the State of New York uses different terminology, for parents who are divorcing, one of the most critical and painful considerations is who will maintain the physical custody of the children, and how great a role the other parent will play in the years to come. For most families, both parents will want to […]
No, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO, is a court order that restructures a 401(k), usually into two separate accounts. Rather than cashing out a 401(k) early and paying a huge tax penalty as part of the disbursement, a QDRO leaves the money intact, but allocates each spouse’s portion to their control. The original […]