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
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In a highly-connected world of Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, family locators and smart phones, the reality of being tracked with every move you make is all too real. This
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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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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
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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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Divorcing parties and their attorneys take great care to reach a realistic valuation as to real property – hardly an easy feat.
What constitutes a realistic valuation for real property
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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
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Divorce causes not only emotional turmoil but places financial strain on parties that they are often not prepared for. Divorce is also a costly endeavor and parties may make financial
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