ASJ Law Office Articles
Prenups: The One Contract That Saves You Money Without a Fight.
By: Asia Scarlett-Jones Published on: 10/13/2025You’re ambitious. You’ve worked hard to build your career, and your future earnings are likely to outpace your current income. But here’s the thought that keeps you awake: If my marriage ends, can my spouse claim a share of everything I haven’t even earned yet? It’s a valid concern, especially in New York City where financial stakes are high and courts have broad discretion in divorce. At ASJ Law Office, this question comes up in almost every prenup consultation with executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs. The short answer is: Yes, a prenup can protect your future earnings, if it’s drafted correctly.
How to Build a Marriage That Lasts Without Endless Money Fights in Less Than 30 Minutes of Planning, Guaranteed.
By: Asia Scarlett-Jones Published on: 10/07/2025At ASJ Law Office, we see this question every day in New York’s family courts and executive offices. And here’s the truth: prenups don’t kill romance, they protect it. As Asia Scarlett-Jones explores in her book Divorce Decoded, the couples who fare better in both marriage and separation are those who start with clarity. They don’t stumble into lifelong commitments blind. They know exactly what they’re building together, and they know how to protect it. So let’s walk through why prenups often strengthen not weaken marriages. Let’s walk through this together so you know exactly what child support includes, how it’s calculated, and why relying on someone else’s story won’t give you the full picture.
What Child Support Covers in New York City
By: Asia Scarlett-Jones Published on: 09/29/2025Perhaps, as a high earner, you're concerned about exceeding your fair share of expenses. Or maybe you’re frustrated because your friend recently had a child support case, and you thought, “I could just ask her what she did.” But the truth is, every case is different. New York has its own rules for child support, and what it covers might surprise you. Let’s walk through this together so you know exactly what child support includes, how it’s calculated, and why relying on someone else’s story won’t give you the full picture.
Why Must I Pay Child Support if We Have 50/50 Custody in New York City?
By: Asia Scarlett-Jones Published on: 09/22/2025“It’s not fair. We split time 50/50, so why should I pay child support?” That frustration is very common. If you share equal custody of your child in New York City, it may seem logical that neither parent should pay child support. After all, you both spend equal time caring for your child. So why is the higher-earning parent often still asked to pay? Let’s walk through this together and explore why New York law may require child support even in a 50/50 custody arrangement, especially when one parent earns more.
