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Enhanced Earnings as a Marital Asset

April 7th, 2009 by Amanda Kelly | No Comments | Filed in Matrimonial Law

Did you know that your educational degree or professional license can be considered marital property within the meaning of the Domestic Relations Law of New York State?

It’s true, if acquired during your marriage and before the commencement of a divorce action or the execution of a separation agreement, your degree or license can be subject to equitable distribution. This simply means that your spouse may be entitled to share in part of the value that your license or degree represents, or in other words, the value of your enhanced earning capacity. Read on…

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Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

March 2nd, 2009 by Amanda Kelly | No Comments | Filed in Matrimonial Law

You might be surprised to find out that despite your level of income or assets, you may need a prenuptial agreement.

Many people fail to consider signing a prenuptial agreement because they mistakenly assume that such agreements are only appropriate or necessary for especially wealthy individuals or couples. Others overlook the option of executing such an agreement simply because the topic is a difficult one to broach and they do not want to risk offending their future spouse. In reality, Read on…

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