On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Mar 10, 2020 | Family Law
If you are approaching or in the midst of a divorce, you know how hard it can be to figure out how to split assets with your spouse. At this time, it is essential that you seek a divorce agreement that protects your financial future and the financial future of your...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Feb 11, 2020 | Family Law
Prenuptial agreements help couples determine what will happen to the parties’ assets in the event of a divorce or a spouse’s death. According to an article in Business Insider, there is an increase in the number of prenup agreement requests among...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Feb 7, 2020 | Family Law
If you are a same-sex couple going through a divorce with children, you may have questions about who has custody or visitation rights. The fear that you may not be able to see your children as a nonbiological parent is a real concern that many same-sex couples deal...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Jan 7, 2020 | Family Law
In New York, prenuptial agreements between spouses are common. This is a great way to protect your assets and wealth. However, postnuptial agreements may also be an option for you. A postnuptial agreement, as explained by FindLaw, differs from a prenuptial agreement...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Dec 25, 2019 | Family Law
A New York resident seeking to get married probably does not want to marry the debt carried by a new partner. Some people worry that if they divorce a spouse with debt, they will be on the hook for some of that debt as well. Still, in the event a person does marry a...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Dec 17, 2019 | Family Law
If you are a New York resident in a second or third marriage, revisiting your estate strategy may be beneficial. Unlike most first marriages, subsequent unions may include significant asset accumulation. At Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C., we often help...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Nov 8, 2019 | Family Law
In 2016, the previous presidential administration instituted an anti-discrimination regulation that included gender identity and sexual orientation as protected classes. This made it illegal for adoption agencies and foster care organizations anywhere in the United...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Oct 8, 2019 | Family Law
Individuals in New York who actively purchase stocks, bonds and other equities may protect their ownership rights through a well-written prenuptial agreement. Getting married does not automatically entitle a future spouse to dip into your portfolio; assets traded...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Aug 26, 2019 | Family Law
Postnuptial agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements. Most partners choose to divide property and set forth the rights to property in case of a divorce before the marriage occurs. Often, this is because the partners do not realize that postnups are a binding...
On behalf of Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Aug 10, 2019 | Family Law
Prenuptial agreements used to be absolute anathema. Plus, back in the day where the man was typically the main breadwinner and the woman stayed at home, it was far less likely for a prenuptial agreement to really benefit anybody. However, particularly if you are a...
