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Prenups, But Make Them Modern
This blog post explains how prenuptial agreements can be helpful for married couples. Even though they have an outdated perception in some people’s minds, they are actually a way of acknowledging the more complicated financial situations people live in today. After you read this you will better understand how prenuptial agreements help couples work through financial questions and allow each party to negotiate their financial needs.
College Costs, Child Support, and the “SUNY Cap”: What Divorced Parents Need to Know
This blog post lays out the nuances of paying for a child’s college education after a divorce. Readers will learn that paying for college is not an obligation for parents in New York, but that many divorce agreements include language around college tuition. This blog also explains the “SUNY Cap,” plus how room and board and existing childcare payments can effect a parent’s financial obligation.