By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the simplest and quickest way to erase most debts, yet many people avoid it due to misconceptions, fear, and bad advice. Here’s why:…
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Debt consolidation loans can be a useful financial tool for combining multiple debts into a single, manageable payment. However, they are not always the right solution…
Divorce is a complex legal process that involves multiple steps, including filing paperwork, court approvals, and final judgments. Once a divorce is finalized, many people need to check the status of…
Divorce is a complex legal process, but it becomes even more complicated when one spouse has obtained a green card (permanent residency) through marriage. The timing of the divorce and how…
Divorce is a significant legal and financial decision that requires careful consideration of its long-term consequences. In New York State (NYS), couples can choose between uncontested and contested divorces, depending on whether they agree…
Divorce can be a stressful and complicated process, but an uncontested divorce in New York offers a faster and less expensive alternative to traditional litigation. In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree…
Divorce settlements in New York State (NYS) are meant to be final and legally binding, but there are circumstances where a spouse may seek to reopen the case, particularly if there were errors, fraud,…
Dividing assets in a divorce is one of the most contentious aspects of dissolving a marriage. Many people assume that a divorce settlement means a 50/50 split of all assets, but…
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance in New York, is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce or legal separation. It is intended to help the lower-earning…
Divorce can be complicated, especially if one spouse refuses to participate in the process. In New York State (NYS), you do not need your spouse’s consent to get a divorce. As long as…