Articles
and Divorce Resources
New
York Divorce Frequently Asked Questions:
To
find out about the legal requirements for
obtaining a divorce in New York, how spousal
support is determined and other frequently asked
questions about divorce, click
here.
New
York Divorce Statistics:
In 2000, in New York State, there was 59,864
divorces. On the other hand, there was 133,542
marriages. For approximately every two
marriages, there was a divorce...click
here for more on this topic.
Focus Article on
New York
Equitable Distribution Law: In
New York State, upon divorce, a court will equitably distribute
marital property. This equitable distribution system,
enacted approximately 25 years ago, in part to treat
marriage as an economic partnership, leaves judges with
discretion in distributing the value of a family’s assets,
regardless of who holds title to the property. Click
here to read the Article.
Commentary
on Unified Family Courts:
In
New York, it is possible for a family to have
multiple cases, pending in multiple courts, in
front of multiple judges.
This does not say much about efficiency in
the courts of New York.
Additionally, this multiple court syndrome
places undue burdens upon families. Other
states have implemented Unified Family Courts to
avoid these problems, to read about Unified Family
Courts, click here.
Commentary
on Joint Custody Arrangements:
In
general, New York Courts are reluctant to award
joint custody, however, parties to a divorce can
agree on a joint custody arrangement. For
more about this topic, click here.
Commentary
on Professional Licenses being Subject to
Equitable Distribution In New York:
In
New York, professional licenses, such as a medical
license, can be subject to equitable
distribution upon dissolution of said marriage.
Click here,
for more on this topic.
