Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C.

Establishing separate living arrangements — including custody of the family home — is one of the most immediate concerns in divorce. And since the home is often the couple’s most valuable marital asset, it also represents a…more

If you’re contemplating divorce, your emotions may encourage you to go full-speed-ahead to a quick resolution and the beginning of your idyllic, spouse-less future. But there may be reasons to put on the brakes – at least for a…more

Our legal system generally regards pets as property – like a sofa or television set. But while the market value of a mutt may be virtually negligible, his human owners may well consider him to be absolutely priceless…more

For many couples, Pension plans, IRAs, 401ks and other retirement plans represent a significant portion of their net worth. These assets are addressed as marital property in divorce settlement agreements, to be divided fairly,…more

It may be difficult to emerge from divorce with your credit unscathed, but here are some “Dos and Don’ts” to help..…more

One of the most contentious aspects of a divorce is dividing property. In one famous case, an enraged spouse cut the couple's home in half with a chain saw…more

After divorce, finding someone new is a common goal – but actually tying the knot again is not. According to SmartMoney.com, fewer than half of divorced women and slightly more than half of divorced men are remarried –…more

When you’re making up your wish list for assets in your divorce settlement, chances are a vehicle will be somewhere near the top…more

Selling a home in even the best circumstances can be stressful – and selling as part of a divorce settlement can be especially complicated…more

Regardless of which spouse does the actual filing, initiating a divorce action in New York subjects both spouses to an automatic order – sometimes referred to as an ATRO, or Automatic Temporary Restraining Order…more

Sometimes a divorce is the only option. But don’t rush into it without doing a few things to protect yourself. If you are still communicating with your spouse, it may be smart to discuss a mediated divorce. If not, keeping the…more

When you and your spouse decide you no longer wish to live together as husband and wife, you may file for a divorce or a legal separation. The main difference between the two options is that a legal separation does not dissolve…more

So you’ve decided to get a divorce and think you know what to do. But time and time again, people make the same mistakes and suffer because of them. Keeping in mind some of the following tips throughout your divorce can benefit…more

In New York, alimony is also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance. Because spouses have a duty to take care of each other, even after a divorce, sometimes one party is ordered by the court to pay a specific sum…more

Going through a divorce can be a very difficult time in your life. Don’t let uncertainty about the complicated divorce process add to your stress. Here are the basic steps involved in filing a divorce in New York…more