Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have blogged about the judicial decisions that have been rendered addressing parents withholding visitation from the other parent as a result of the pandemic. When
Continue Reading The Struggles of Co-Parenting in the Midst of Covid-19
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
Continue Reading The Second Department Brings The Adultery Standard Into The 21st Century
Every client that I meet has a different set of circumstances and goals. From the initial consultation until the final stage of a client’s divorce, I am constantly focused on
Continue Reading Navigating Your Divorce – Finding the Right Path for You
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
My Dad was a big fan of the Eagles. Long after he passed away, I would listen to his old Eagles albums. The 1975 hit “Lyin’ Eyes” took on a
Continue Reading Adultery and Divorce: There Ain’t No Way to Hide Your Lyin’ Eyes
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 purpose of this article is to provide victims of domestic violence with the necessary information they may need to assist them in seeking in an order of protection in
Continue Reading Tips to Obtaining an Order of Protection in Family Court