Law Firm of Virginia Geiss

10/22/2021

Whether or not to vaccinate your child has become an issue in many Family Court custody cases. It will be interesting to see how New York Courts address issue.

07/30/2017

No matter how difficult your relationship is with your ex, it is never a good idea to communicate by sending messages through your children(no matter how old they are). It is better to communicate by text or email. The children are spared being in the middle and there is written proof of the transmission.

05/26/2017

Maintenance or spousal support is taxable to the recipient and deductible to the payor. Child support is neither taxable as income to custodial parent nor deductible to payor.

05/26/2017

It is something to consider that maintenance or spousal support is taxable to the recipient and deductible by the payee. Child support is neither taxable nor deductible.

04/25/2017

Don't let people get nosy.

Four things to avoid.

03/22/2017

In general, everything acquired in marriage is marital property.

How New York law affects asset division.

03/03/2017

It is not uncommon for most Americans to have one or more active social media accounts these days, and if that is the case for you, using your social media account to vent about your divorce can be dangerous. Here are some tips to stay safe on social media during your divorce.

If someone posts something on social media regarding his or her divorce, it is extremely likely that everyone will have access to it. Read on to learn more about what not to do on social media during a divorce.

01/20/2017

Bookkeeping can be a friend in the post-divorce years.

Make copies, keep receipts, and document a payment schedule among other details in case the ex or even the IRS think something is fishy.

12/19/2016

Mediation uses one neutral third party who can help you and your ex work together.

Avoid costly court apperances.

11/28/2016

How to handle going through a divorce over the holidays.

Focus on the future during the holidays instead of worrying about the present.

11/04/2016

Why does the valuation date for marital assets matter in divorce?

In New York, the valuation date is usually the date the divorce petition was filed and recorded by the Clerk of Court.

10/24/2016

Divorce can tough when it’s an uneven financial match.

Sometimes it’s important to be practical. Here’s what separating couples should know.