Divorce is hard enough without fighting over who keeps the dog. But in New York City, that fight gets layered with a set of practical and legal complications that most couples outside the five boroughs don’t face. Lease agreements, building pet policies, square footage, co-op board approval. These aren’t minor considerations. They can actually determine...

Pets are family. Anyone who has shared a home with a dog or cat understands that fully. But when a marriage ends, the question of who keeps the pet can become one of the most emotionally charged parts of the entire process.

New York courts have recognized this reality. Under New York law, pets are treated as property rather than dependents, but j...

So you and your spouse have decided to divorce, and you’re actually agreeing on most things. That means you can pursue what’s called an uncontested divorce. It means you’ve worked out the major issues already. Issues such as property division, custody, and, if you’ve got kids, support arrangements are already discussed. You’re not asking a judge to deci...

Most couples get anxious when prenuptial agreements come up in conversation. There’s this widespread belief that prenups are these incredibly complicated legal documents meant only for wealthy people or those who expect their marriage to fail, but that isn’t the reality. Creating a prenuptial agreement is usually more straightforward than you’d think, a...