ASJ Law Office Articles
How Child Support is Calculated in New York City
By: Asia Scarlett-Jones Published on: 09/15/2025Dealing with child support issues during a divorce or separation can feel overwhelming. You may be worried about how much you'll have to pay. That is a common concern among high-income parents in New York. Perhaps you are thinking, "My friend recently had a child support case. I could just ask her what she paid?" It is natural to look for a quick answer, but child support in New York City is not one-size-fits-all. Every family’s situation is unique, especially when significant incomes are involved. Let’s walk through how child support is calculated in New York City, especially for high earners.
Child Support in New York City: What Every High-Earning Parent Needs to Know
By: Asia Scarlett-Jones Published on: 09/08/2025She leads teams. She makes million-dollar decisions. She balances board meetings, motherhood, and building her wealth. But no MBA or leadership seminar prepares her for the moment she realizes her marriage is ending. Imagine this for a moment. You are working long hours in your corner office, carrying the weight of a demanding job, making sure your children have everything they need. But when your relationship shifts and the conversation turns to child support, suddenly things feel uncertain. You start asking questions you never thought you would need answers to: How does child support work in New York City? How do you put a co-parent on child support? What happens if your income is higher than average? You are not alone in asking these questions. Thousands of high-earning parents in New York face the same challenges every year. The difference is that most people only see child support as a bill or an argument. In reality, it is a legal framework designed to protect children and ensure stability. The truth is that child support in New York is as much about strategy and clarity as it is about numbers.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: The Executive Strategy for Protecting Your Wealth, Family, and Future
By: Asia Scarlett-Jones Published on: 08/29/2025Sarah is not the kind of woman who avoids responsibility. She runs board meetings, leads major projects, and balances a demanding career with motherhood and partnership. Jake is equally driven, balancing his professional career while building a family. Together, they have built a life filled with success, assets, and a vision for the future. But when it comes to protecting that future, most executives fail to prepare until it is too late. Marriage can be a beautiful partnership, but it is also a legal contract. Without a well-structured agreement, your wealth, your business interests, and even decisions about your children can end up in the hands of a judge if things go wrong. Whether you are preparing to marry or already married, a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is not about mistrust. It is about clarity and control. It is a legal strategy to protect both partners and avoid destructive conflict later. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through tools that actually work to reduce friction and keep your focus where it belongs, on your children. From communication apps to shared calendars, we’re sharing real solutions that support clarity, consistency, and calm.
How To File for Divorce: A Step-by-Step Guide for Those Who Want Clarity, Control, and a Clean Break
By: Asia Scarlett-Jones Published on: 08/25/2025Filing for divorce is rarely easy, especially when you are the one taking the first step. Whether your marriage has been quietly dissolving for years or a recent event made it clear the relationship must end, one thing remains true: clarity equals power. And the earlier you understand the process, the more control you gain. If you're like our clients, a driven, high-functioning professional juggling work, parenting, and personal change you need guidance that's direct, strategic, and built for action. This blog gives you exactly that: a no-fluff, step-by-step guide to filing for divorce in New York, including the legal documents you'll need, the stages of the process, and why each one matters. High-asset divorce doesn’t have to become high-conflict. In fact, the smartest women navigate it with the same calm, strategic mindset they bring to boardrooms and investor calls. This guide will show you how to approach your high-asset divorce with clarity, control, and confidence.
