Divorce often brings out the worst in people. The process of divorce for some may be long and drawn out and cause not only financial stress but take a serious
Continue Reading The Cost of Treating Your Divorce Like A Game
In last week’s blog post, we identified and examined what is considered wasteful dissipation. We made the important distinction between positive action taken to dissipate assets (example: gambling with marital
Continue Reading Wasteful Dissipation Of Marital Assets And Your Divorce Case: Part Two
A Brief History Regarding Equitable Distribution
In 1980 the New York Legislature enacted the Equitable Distribution Law (DRL § 236B) (“EDL”) which required courts to equitably divide marital property based
Continue Reading New York Legislature Amends The Domestic Relations Law To Include Domestic Violence As A Factor To Be Considered In Making An Equitable Distribution Decision
Unfortunately, as matrimonial attorneys we often hear many tales of woe, including how one spouse either spent a large sum of money immediately before commencing a divorce action or eliminated
Continue Reading WASTEFUL DISSIPATION OF MARITAL ASSETS AND YOUR DIVORCE CASE: Part One
Domestic Violence is a serious issue that requires awareness each and every month, not only in the month of October. If you or anyone you know is a victim of
Continue Reading Important Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
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
Continue Reading October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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
Continue Reading Is My Child’s Voice Heard?
One question almost every divorce attorney has received from their female client is, “When I can go back to using my maiden name?” Well, the answer is, once the final
Continue Reading Can I Begin Using My Maiden Name Again?
While New York State may slowly be “reopening,” New York courts continue to operate almost exclusively on a virtual basis. As a result, the Covid-19 Pandemic continues to impact the
Continue Reading The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Continued Impact on New York Courts
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