Tax planning, credit scores, health insurance, Social Security benefits, and building financial independence.
New York EPTL 5-1.4 automatically revokes ex-spouse beneficiary rights. Update wills, trusts, and POAs within 30-60 days of divorce. Complete 2026 guide.
New York requires mandatory financial disclosure via Statement of Net Worth within 20 days. Filing fee $335. Learn required documents and penalties.
New York divorce financial planning guide with $335 filing fees, equitable distribution under DRL § 236, maintenance formulas, and QDRO requirements for 2026.
New York treats HSAs as marital property subject to equitable distribution. Filing fee: $335. Tax-free transfers available via court order. 2026 HSA limits: $4,400/$8,750.
Learn how to budget after divorce in New York on a single income. Covers maintenance caps ($241K), child support ($193K cap), housing costs, and the 50/30/20 rule.
Rebuild finances after divorce in New York with proven strategies. Learn credit rebuilding, budgeting for 30-50% income loss, and QDRO retirement division.
New York automatic orders prohibit closing joint accounts after filing. Learn the $335 filing fee, DRL § 236 rules, and legal steps for separating finances in 2026.
Get divorced in New York with no money using fee waivers under CPLR § 1101, free DIY forms, and legal aid. Filing fees are $335, but low-income filers pay $0.
New York divorcees married 10+ years can claim up to 50% of an ex-spouse's Social Security benefit at age 62. Full 2026 rules, filing steps, and statutes.
New York divorce ends spousal health coverage immediately. Learn COBRA ($1,090/mo avg), 60-day Marketplace enrollment, and court-ordered insurance options for 2026.
Learn how divorce impacts your credit score in New York. Covers joint debt division under DRL §236(B), credit report steps, and rebuilding credit after divorce.