Dealing with the status of a home is one of the most complex, and emotionally charged, elements of a divorce. For most couples, their home is their most valuable asset, and when one spouse wishes to retain the home, the financial obligation can easily outstrip all other elements in a settlement. When you can’t get […]
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Spouses are generally eligible to receive Social Security benefits post-divorce if the marriage lasted more than 10 years. Other eligibility requirements must be met before you can receive benefits, including being at least 62 years of age, being unmarried, and that the benefits you would receive from your own work history are less than what […]
Yes, if you are currently covered by your spouse’s health insurance plan, you will continue to be covered for the duration of the divorce. Upon filing, the judge will issue automatic orders that maintain health and life insurance policies, cash and assets, and otherwise lock both parties into the financial situation that the marriage was […]
While divorce in Rochester isn’t intended to be a venue to punish a cheating spouse, you can rest assured that when you work with the experienced team at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, you’ll recoup any financial losses the marriage suffered as a result of adultery. For instance, gifts your spouse provided to a lover are considered […]
Yes, where an existing Family Court order is in effect, Rochester residents can seek to modify it in their divorces under certain circumstances. Where no new information exists, your judge will likely let the matter stand as is and incorporate the order into the divorce settlement. In cases where things have changed that might affect […]
You have the right to handle your divorce yourself, without an attorney representing you, and there are cases where that works out. If you and your spouse don’t have a lot of assets or any children to work out custody and support arrangements for, divorce may simply be a matter of filing certain forms with […]
While you are not required to hire an attorney in any divorce action in Rochester or New York, not having an attorney on hand to at least review the terms of your settlement to ensure that they mean what you think they mean is a fairly reckless act. This is especially true when you and […]
There are a number of factors that go into deciding an appropriate alimony, or spousal maintenance, award as part of your divorce in Rochester. The length of the marriage and the age of the spouses is a big consideration, with younger spouses more likely to win a durational award rather than a permanent award. The […]
When a divorce begins, judges take great care to ensure that, to the largest extent possible, both parties are financially secure. Awards of temporary maintenance to a lower-earning spouse are fairly routine and based on short term considerations, but spousal support (alimony) awards post-divorce are a more considered matter. Because a divorce can take many […]
Yes, when spouses have different income levels during a marriage, judges in Rochester understand that the lower-earning spouse often requires an adjustment period during which the higher-earning spouse continues to provide financial support in the form of spousal maintenance, or alimony. This may simply be a fairly short duration for finding full time employment, or […]