In my last post I continued to lament that many people faced with a divorce would have benefitted from a bit of education on divorce laws even before they got married. In this post I continue down the aisle…. more things people should know before they utter “I thee wed.” “Oh Yes, We Plan on…
In my last post I lamented that many people faced with a divorce would have benefited from a bit of education on divorce laws even before they got married. In this post I continue down the aisle…. more things people should know before they utter “I thee wed.” Marital infidelity won’t impact the economics of…
As a divorce lawyer for more years than I would like to admit, I’ve had occasion to have many new client consultations with people considering or being faced with a divorce. These consultations usually take an hour and a half to two hours and are spent covering the waterfront of New York matrimonial law in…
The State of New York recognizes two types of divorces. These are contested divorce and uncontested divorce. Regardless of what kind of divorce you may be going through, it is always a good idea to consult with a family law attorney. This will help ease your concerns and they can answer any questions you may…
OK, this one may not come up that often, but just in case it does…. I was reading an article today in the American Bar Association Journal Law News about a Minnesota lawyer who admittedly had an affair with a divorce client. This alone raises issues, at least in New York, but this particular lawyer…
I feel part of my job as a divorce attorney is to educate my clients, but sometimes they come to me thinking they are already educated…. some are… some aren’t. Sometimes divorce “education” is attained at the barber shop, hair salon, the local saloon or at the Home Depot or supermarket waiting to get checked…
Ah, chestnuts roasting on an open fire…roast turkey, holiday sales, Christmas decorations, Hanukkah candles, Kwanzaa celebrations, shopping, shopping, shopping….. In case you haven’t heard, the holidays are approaching. I don’t know about you, but for me this time of year can be a bit daunting. December rushes forward. There is an expectation of family, warmth,…
Just like texting, a New York divorce has its own particular set of acronyms and abbreviations. Some clients may find it frustrating or intimidating to navigate this “alphabet soup”. So, FYI, I wanted to give you a short list, ASAP, of a few of the abbreviations you may, IMHO, hear in your divorce proceeding and…
New Yorkers going through a divorce are frequently bombarded with terminology which sometimes can be overwhelming. However, since you may be going through a divorce or know someone who is, it’s important to become conversant in the language of divorce. The difference between “marital” and “separate” property is a basic concept in New York divorces….
