We previously posted a blog discussing some basic concepts to think about when deciding whether you and your spouse should consider entering into a separation agreement. The purpose of this
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On October 8, 2021, Governor Hochul signed into law Assembly Bill A898B, which expands a parents’ duty to support a disabled adult child until the age of 26. Specifically, the
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As Taylor Swift once said, “we are never getting back together, like, ever.” Unfortunately, this is the reality for approximately 50% of all married couples. That is because approximately 50%
Continue Reading We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together . . . But Maybe?
In last week’s blog, we identified and discussed basic concepts to think about when deciding whether you and your future spouse want to enter into a prenuptial agreement. In
Continue Reading Ah, ha, ha, ha, Stayin’ Alive: A Primer on Post-Nuptial Agreements
Most people have probably heard Kanye West’s infamous song, “Gold Digger.” Specifically, the line “Holla, ‘we want prenup! We want prenup!’” Interestingly, the lyrics of Mr. West’s hit song seem
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As matrimonial attorneys, we often face many new and complicated fact patterns or legal issues that often times could not have been anticipated. Whether it is litigating custody in the
Continue Reading Divorce, Settlement and Death: What Happens After an Agreement is Executed But One Spouse Dies Prior to the Divorce Judgment?
If you have been following along with our blog posts, you will know that we recently posted about adultery. Luckily for us, five (5) days after our adultery blog
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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