What is the Whistleblower Protection Act? In the media today, there has been a lot of talk about a whistleblower in the political field. What people may not understand, though, is that whistleblowers can exist everywhere outside of politics. Essentially, a whistleblower is someone who brings light to or informs an organization about secretive and […]
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How is a 401K Handled in Divorce?
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Mar
Mar
How is a 401K Handled in Divorce? Divorce settlements can be excruciating. They often last an extended period of time and lead to an excess amount of stress and confusion. There’s a lot to know about what you or your soon-to-be ex is entitled to in a divorce. One major question that prevails through divorce […]
Child Custody, Cimino Law Blog, Divorce, Domestic Violence, High Net-Worth Divorce, The Cimino Law Blog
What is Marital Abandonment?
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Mar
Mar
What is Marital Abandonment? When you get married, you rarely think that you and your spouse will run into significant issues. After all, people get married to stay together for life. Unfortunately, unexpected events and situations can occur that lead to marital issues. If this happens, you and your spouse may decide to break up. […]
Child Custody, Cimino Law Blog, Divorce, High Net-Worth Divorce, The Cimino Law Blog
Are Debts Divided in Divorce?
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Mar
Mar
Are Debts Divided in Divorce? When going through a divorce, it’s important to understand exactly what you and your current spouse are entitled to. New York State happens to be an equal division property state which means that every marital property gets split equally to ensure a fair and equal separation. But does this apply […]
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Mar
Mar
What is a Collaborative Divorce? Divorces can be complicated, confusing, and time consuming. They can result in pain and loss, especially if both parties are highly combative in the divorce process. With these, they often require lawyers, court dates, and a lot of time and money. That’s because instead of finding a way to land […]
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Mar
Mar
Social Media and Divorce Rochester divorce attorney Michelle Cimino explains why you should avoid social media when going through a divorce In this day and age, the majority of people have social media pages. Everybody loves to share every aspect about their life on their social media pages, yet they refuse to see the potential […]
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Feb
Feb
Common Divorce Mistakes If you’re going through a divorce, you know how messy and stressful they can become. Sometimes, people make mistakes, and mistakes throughout the process of divorce is no different. While everybody’s divorce and situations are unique, there are some common mistakes that people tend to make when going through their divorce. There […]
Cimino Law Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation, The Cimino Law Blog
What if My Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers?
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Feb
Feb
What if My Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers? Divorce is hard. It puts a lot of stress on all people involved, especially both spouses. Sometimes, one spouse may feel as if the divorce should not occur. They may desire to work through the issues at hand, or they may just want to stay married. […]
Child Custody, Cimino Law Blog, Divorce, Family Law, The Cimino Law Blog
What are Visitation Schedules?
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Feb
Feb
What are Visitation Schedules? If you have children and are going through a divorce, there is no doubt that this change will be stressful for your child. Ultimately, the court has the final say about who has legal or physical custody over the child. This is based upon what’s in the child’s best interest, as […]
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Feb
Feb
Child Support Guidelines in NY State If you’re going through a divorce or a paternity struggle, the issue of child support is likely on your mind. There is a lot to know about child support guidelines in New York State, and it’s important that you understand all of the child support guidelines in order to […]