On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Friday, July 8, 2016. When the marital property of a divorcing couple includes a business, arriving at a monetary value of the business for the purposes of equitable division of assets can prove extremely challenging. State laws differ in the proper […]
Category Archives: Divorce
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 […]
The internet is not Vegas: Lessons about social media and divorce
On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Friday, May 6, 2016. It’s not a new idea, yet it bears repeating: tread carefully on social media during divorce. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat – whatever the site or sites of choice, be warned that anything that goes online could potentially […]
Challenging a prenuptial agreement
On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Monday, April 25, 2016. If you are getting divorced, there are many things to consider. One important document that should not be overlooked is a prenuptial agreement. If you and your spouse have a legally binding prenup, this document will state […]
Divorce and the family home
On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. For many married couples, a shared family home is their most-valuable asset. Many couples, particularly those who have children, also have strong emotional ties to a family home. Therefore, when a couple chooses to divorce, it can […]
