We previously posted about Senate Bill S4248 which, if enacted, would add a fifteenth factor to New York’s equitable distribution statute to allow courts to consider the best interests of
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According to the United States Census Bureau, women make up nearly half of the United States work force.[i] Notwithstanding, as of 2019, women make up only 27% of workers
Continue Reading Highlighting Women’s History Month: Governor Signs Bill Directing Study of Promoting Women In Technology Careers In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
On December 22, 2021, Governor Hochul signed a Bill[i] directing “the department of financial services, in consultation with the department of health to prepare a report with recommendations on
Continue Reading Highlighting Women’s History Month: Governor Signs Bill Directing Report And Recommendation Regarding Covered Benefits For Childbirth
One of the many unspoken issues facing homeless women is access to feminine hygiene products. Governor Hochul, recognizing this issue, signed legislation on December 22, 2021, amending Social Services Law
Continue Reading Highlighting Women’s History Month: Governor Signs Bill Requiring Feminine Hygiene Products In Homeless Shelters
Jaspan Schlesinger is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month. March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation.[1] “Every March, Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the
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You and your spouse have a separation agreement or judgment of separation . . . now what? Well, as we previously wrote, spouses who enter into a legal separation
Continue Reading We Are Never Getting Back Together . . . Like Ever.
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