Intestate Succession After Divorce on Long Island

by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Apr 5, 2022

What Affect Does & Divorce Have on Probate & Intestate Succession?

Getting a divorce is complex and involves managing multiple aspects of your current life and future at the same time. One of those things is what will happen to your property and assets in the event of your death now that you are going to be divorced. If this happens, two things may occur — either probate or both intestate succession and probate. Here’s what to know about intestate succession and how to get assistance with estate planning after divorce and navigating the many difficult facets of dissolving your marriage.

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What Are the Sneakiest Divorce Tactics on Long Island?

by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Mar 22, 2022

How To Protect Yourself from Dishonest Divorce Tactics

Getting a divorce on Long Island, or anywhere else for that matter, is a life-changing experience. Unfortunately, few divorces are completely amicable and often, spouses are at odds with each other during the process of dissolving their marriage. Sometimes, frustration, fear, and the desire for revenge go too far and one spouse may use unscrupulous tactics to try to control the divorce narrative. To help you protect yourself, following are some of the sneakiest divorce tactics and how a Long Island family attorney can help protect you from a spouse that tries to use them against you.

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Can a Divorce Ruin My Credit?

by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Mar 8, 2022

How to Keep Your Divorce From Ruining Your Credit Score

Getting a divorce on Long Island, or anywhere else for that matter, doesn’t have a direct impact on your credit score by itself, however, your credit can be affected by common divorce issues like splitting up bank accounts or dividing debt. Here’s what to know about divorce and your credit score and how to get legal help from an experienced New York divorce attorney to minimize any impact your divorce will have on your credit.

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