Some important considerations regarding divorce, retirement savings

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Saturday, March 5, 2016. As we discussed in our previous post, the number of older people deciding to end their marriages is increasing. Indeed, if you still have a hard time believing this consider that a separate study by researchers at […]

More people getting divorced at older ages

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, February 18, 2016. While most New Yorkers who marry do so without thinking they will later divorce, many marriages do come to an end. A study of census data from 2013 as compared to 1980 and 1960 shows changing trends […]

Many marriages end during the first few months of the year. But why?

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Friday, February 12, 2016. With Valentine’s Day already upon us, most couples would probably think divorce is the last thing on peoples’ minds. However, the truth of the matter is that the beginning of the year is peak divorce season. In […]

Getting a fair financial deal in a divorce

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Friday, February 12, 2016. When a New York couple is facing the end of their marriage, it can often be a difficult process. Emotions can run high, and there is a lot to consider when it comes to the variety of […]

Being mindful of children after a divorce

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Friday, February 5, 2016. While every New York divorce is different, many children experience the divorce of their parents in similar ways. Parents whose marriages are coming to an end should be mindful of the fact that their children need communication […]

Husband divorces wife in secret, then stays with her for 20 years

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Thursday, January 28, 2016. A woman in New York recently filed a claim against her husband alleging that he fraudulently divorced her in secret just months after they were married in an apparent attempt to protect his assets. Married in 1994 […]

Prenuptial agreements becoming increasingly popular

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. New York residents will likely associate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements with wealthy celebrities or business people who want to protect their assets or income should they decide to divorce. Prenuptial agreements have been fairly common among the […]

Preventing common divorce mistakes

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. New York residents who are considering getting a divorce may not realize just how costly the process can be. Not only are there potential attorney fees, the former couple may also have to divide certain assets that […]

Advanced preparation for a divorce in the new year

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Divorces tend to surge in January as individuals consider entering the new year by making a fresh start. Prior to beginning the process, New York residents may want to review a number of issues to be sure […]

Proactive steps to avoid divorce

On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Friday, December 4, 2015. Divorce statistics can make grim reading for couples in New York who are planning to marry, but taking a proactive approach could allow them to avoid some of the pitfalls that can undermine even the strongest marriages. […]