Questions to Ask During Divorce

When you are faced with divorce, an attorney who has regularly advised and represented clients in matters of child custody, property division and alimony can help you to achieve a cost-effective and timely resolution. To learn more about our legal services, contact our firm to schedule a consultation and case evaluation.

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Will you get custody of the children? Will you be able to keep your home? Is there a way to get divorced and avoid bankruptcy at the same time?

At Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP, we understand that the decision to get a divorce is rarely an easy one and that it raises a lot of questions. We also understand the fear, anxiety and other difficult emotions that can come with making this choice. Our family law attorneys can help you feel more comfortable by explaining your rights and options in the divorce process, and by working closely with you to identify and achieve the best possible solution for you and your children.

For a consultation, contact our offices in Newburgh or Middletown, New York, online or call 845-234-4852 (local) or 877-278-5062 (toll free).

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Have you decided to get a divorce? The attorneys at Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP, in Newburgh and Middletown, New York, can guide you through the process and protect your rights and interests every step of the way. Call us at 845-234-4852 or 877-278-5062 today for a consultation

Contact Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP for a consultation with an experienced matrimonial and family law attorney. We maintain offices in Newburgh and Middletown, New York, and provide effective divorce representation on behalf of people in Orange County and throughout the Hudson Valley.

Questions to Ask During Divorce

Whether to end your marriage is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will ever encounter. While this is an emotional matter, it is important to approach certain aspects of it with an analytical perspective. This is a decision that should take into account numerous issues. Once you review the following list of questions, you may reconsider your goals — or you may be better prepared to move forward while working with an attorney. Contact an experienced family law attorney from Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP in Newburgh, New York, to help you along the journey.

Children

Will your children live with you or your former spouse?
If the children live with your former spouse, how often do you hope to see them?
How will you and your ex-spouse make decisions concerning the children's health care and education?
Who will pay for the children's living expenses, education and travel?
What if your ex-spouse remarries and the stepparent wants to adopt the children?

Support Payments

What about spousal support and child support? Will you receive it or need to pay it? How much and for how long?
Will the spousal support or child support increase or decrease in the future due to changing financial circumstances, economic conditions or other factors?
Who will be entitled to claim the children as exemptions for income tax purposes?

Your Home

Who will live in the marital home during the divorce process?
Will one of the spouses keep the marital home after the divorce, or will it be sold? How will the proceeds be divided?
If one party keeps the home, will the other party deed its interest to the first party?
If the parties decide to sell the home, will both spouses be involved in the sale and closing? Who will decide the listing price and whether a real estate broker will sell the home?
Who will be responsible for major repairs and the costs of preparing the home for sale?
Who will be entitled to deduct the mortgage interest charges and property taxes for income tax purposes?
Who will be responsible for any income (capital gains) taxes that are imposed as a result of the sale of the home?

Insurance

Will you keep life insurance for the benefit of your children?
Will either party be obligated to provide medical or other insurance for the other? For the children? For how long?
Who will be responsible for any medical, dental, prescription or hospital expenses of the children that are not reimbursed by insurance?

Income Taxes

Who will be entitled to receive any refund from current and past joint income tax returns?
If there is a deficiency on any current or past joint income tax returns, who will be responsible for the payment?

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This list is not exhaustive, but it provides a snapshot of the issues that are important to consider while making a decision to pursue divorce. Consult a family law attorney at Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP in Newburgh, New York, to make sure you understand the relevant issues and their legal impact.

DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.

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Questions to Ask During Divorce

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Questions to Ask During Divorce

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