The Matrimonial and Family Law Group at Jaspan Schlesinger proudly joins the nation in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (“DVAM”). Once just a “Day of Unity” beginning in
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I remember sitting in my Family Law class in law school and listening to the professor discussing the distinction between marital property (property acquired during the marriage) and pre-marital property
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Contested child custody cases are among the most difficult cases set before a judicial system. This is largely because the attorneys and judges steering the proverbial “ship” are not mental
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Divorce is quite possibly the hardest and most exhausting journey an individual will embark upon. In the profession, divorce attorneys state that we see “good people at their worst.” I
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On May 7, 2020, a Bronx County Family Court Judge held that the Coronavirus pandemic in and of itself was no excuse for a parent to engage in self-help and
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) which is a consensual, informal process that is designed to help individuals resolve disputes. It is a process by which parties
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The financial crisis that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused has been devastating to many individuals and businesses. It is likely that there will be a large influx of bankruptcy filings
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Last week we blogged generally regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and custody matters with the intent of providing our readers general tips and strategies for dealing with this unprecedented time. This
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The entire world is suffering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who have a pending family law matter are facing unprecedented issues as the court systems have come
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On March 30, 2020, in an attempt to lighten the financial burden that COVID-19 is reaping throughout the world, the President signed into law a 2 trillion dollar stimulus package.
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