December, 2010 Articles
Posted on Dec 21, 2010 By Jonathan E. Kroll & Associates
Whenever a marriage ends, the emotional and financial stress can put a severe strain on the spouses and family involved. Spouses who are unable to make decisions between themselves on the terms of ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2010 By Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.
An annulment is a judgment by a court that retroactively invalidates a marriage. An annulment is different than a divorce, which is a court order that terminates a marriage. An annulment means that ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2010 By Jonathan E. Kroll & Associates, PLLC
Going through a divorce can be a very difficult and emotional experience for all parties involved. When a couple with a high net worth gets a divorce, the process is significantly more complex and ...
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Posted on Dec 12, 2010 By Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.
In the state of New York, until the child either turns 21, or is emancipated, the court has the power and authority to modify child custody and visitation in the event a significant change in ...
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Posted on Dec 12, 2010 By Jonathan E. Kroll & Associates, PLLC
Spousal support or otherwise called "alimony" is money that an ex-husband or ex-wife pays to their ex-spouse after they get a divorce. In New York State, there is usually a time limit for ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2010 By Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.
In the event of a divorce, there are two types of property distribution. The two types of distribution are called equitable distribution and community property. New York State is an equitable ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2010 By Jonathan E. Kroll & Associates, PLLC
The term child custody is used to describe the legal relationship between parent and child. There are two different types of custody. "Physical custody" refers to where the child lives and ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2010 By Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.
There are two types of custody when the custody. The first type, (physical custody) has to do with where the child lives and with which parent. The other type, (legal custody) involves the rights and ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2010 By Jonathan E. Kroll & Associates, PLLC
Paternity refers to the state or condition of being a father. History shows that the question of paternity has always been important, especially when determining a child's right to an inheritance ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2010 By Calvo & Calvo
In Florida, it is possible to make arrangements regarding your divorce without the intervention of the court to make the decisions. In these kinds of cases, the spouses involved are either able to ...
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