Previously, we began looking at some of the factors judges consider when making child custody decisions in New York. As we noted, the central concern is always the best interests of the child, but judges will weigh a variety of secondary factors to ensure that any...

One of the most important concerns for any couple pursuing marital dissolution is how the divorce will affect their relationship with their children. Parents entering into the child custody process often have concerns that they will lose the connection they have with...

Previously, we began looking at the topic of dividing the family home in divorce. As we noted, there are several potential outcomes when it comes to division of the family home. One is selling the property. Another is to let one party keep the property. When a party...

For many couples, addressing property issues in divorce can be a challenging task. This is especially true for shared assets, particularly mortgaged real estate for which both spouses are responsible and which both spouses want to keep after the breakup.Depending on a...

Credit card debt, unlike some other forms of debt, can easily and quickly lead to a downward spiral, financially speaking. High interest rates and significant late fees are part of the reason for this. The fact that so many Americans struggle with credit card debt is...

Previously, we began looking at the topic of hiding assets in divorce. As we noted, hiding assets can be an issue in the negotiation of prenuptial agreements, as well as in the division of assets in divorce. When asset-hiding takes place in the context of prenuptial...

Sorting through financial matters can be a challenging aspect of divorce, particularly when a couple is not willing to work together for a fair and speedy resolution to the case. Different states, of course, have different ways of handling financial disputes in...

Contract for deed agreements, like rent-to-own agreements, can provide certain buyers a way into home-ownership when a traditional mortgage is not an immediate option. Like rent-to-own agreements, though, contract for deed agreements do involve certain risks.Some of...

For those who have good credit, steady income, and access to a reasonably affordable housing, home-ownership is relatively easily within reach. Unfortunately, not everybody has these resources, and this makes home-ownership a more difficult prospect.For those who are...

Becoming a homeowner is a big step to take, and it is important to ensure that one has the resources to do so. Not every consumer is going to qualify for a traditional mortgage, but there are alternative arrangements that can make it possible for those with...