Dealing with a difficult ex-spouse

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Going through a divorce in New York can be a harrowing experience. Learning how to cope with a difficult ex-spouse can help to lessen the emotional impact of the situation for the entire family. According to Psychology […]

Divorce and retirement plan division in New York

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. While any divorce holds the potential to become protracted and messy, the greater the assets held within the marriage that is being dissolved, the greater the potential for complication. Couples who have a retirement plan must reach […]

I am a stay-at-home mom – do I need a postnuptial agreement?

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Getting married may afford you the opportunity to stay at home in New York to raise your kids and manage the household. However, before you take on that new role, you and your spouse should sign a […]

How can I protect my business in a prenuptial agreement?

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. It is your responsibility as a Nassau County business owner to protect your business from all types of risks, including those involving divorce. You may not be married now, but the moment you become a union, your […]

An overview of marital versus separate property in New York

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, June 9, 2016. According to the New York Department of Health, there were 58,541 divorces across the state in 2013 alone. At the end of a marriage, one of the issues that couples must settle is the division of their […]

Domestic violence and family law cases

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Family Law on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Domestic violence can strike a variety of families, and is not an uncommon issue in divorce. Anyone can be facing it as an issue, even celebrities, such as the recent, highly-publicized case of actor Johnny Depp […]

TV star made lump sum payment to ex in divorce settlement

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. There are numerous issues that must be settled when New York couples get divorced. This includes dividing their marital assets, determining child custody and awarding alimony. Sometimes, these decisions fall to the court. However, in other cases, […]