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A Family, Divorce & Mediation Law Resource
Shout Out to Millennials… Seriously Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements (prenups) have been around for a long time, dating back to ancient Egypt. They were a way for women to protect themselves and their families in the event of their husband’s death since women at that time had no inheritance rights. Prenuptial... read more
10 Key Pieces of Divorce Advice to Keep on Your Fridge
Divorce can be an emotional, complex, trying time. Here are ten key pieces of advice that have served me and my clients well as we traverse the world of divorce together.
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The Complete Guide to High Net Worth Divorce
In matrimonial law, we have the cliché “it always comes down to money.” Because there is more money involved in high net worth divorces, there will likely be more issues and certainly more complexity.
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Fighting the Uphill Battle for Joint Custody as a Father
As a father in the pursuit of legal or physical custody of your child you must do to show the courts that your children are the benefactors of two capable, loving parents.
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Whose Company? Whose Money? 5 Learnings From the Bezos Divorce
Earlier this month the bombshell news dropped that the world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie Bezos, were getting a divorce. Headlines of this divorce permeated the news with conjecture around settlement amounts, leaked info of text messages between... read more
The Disruptive Changes to How Alimony Will Be Taxed Starting in 2019
Big Tax Changes to Alimony Payments in 2019 and Going Forward Alimony, otherwise known as spousal support, is a common word in divorce proceedings. Essentially alimony is awarded to a spouse who is not able to meet his or her needs without financial assistance from a... read more
The Critical Difference in a Comparative Market Analysis vs an Appraisal During Divorce
Mia Poppe, Esq. hosts William Bolls, Associate Broker with the Corcoran Group, to discuss the difference between a comparative market and an appraisal during divorce proceedings. The difference is critical and can make a huge difference in your divorce settlement.
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An Overview of International Child Abduction Pursuant to the Hague Treaty Convention
We frequently work with clients caught in the quagmires of allegations of international child abduction, kidnapping, or wrongful removal. These matters come under the statute found under the Hague Convention Treaty on international abduction, kidnapping. The... read more
How to Uncover Hidden Cryptocurrency Assets During a High-Net-Worth Divorce
Hiding assets used to be as simple the transfer of money to a new bank account. But today, spouses are hiding assets in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Here’s how to uncover it.
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The 7 Step Guide to Vetting Your Family Law Attorney
Finding the Right Family Law Attorney for YOU Choosing the right attorney for YOU is a critical decision. And unfortunately, you’re most likely making this decision under stressful and emotional circumstances…or you wouldn’t need a lawyer. First finding and then... read more
Breaking Up is Even HARDER to Do…Pre-nups for Same Sex Couples
Pre-nups for Same Sex Couples On June 24, 2011, the New York State Legislature passed the Marriage Equality Act. The act, which allows marriage by same sex couples, went into effect 30 days later on July 24, 2011. New York has joined Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa,... read more
Legal Tri-Parenting: More than just Mom & Dad
A Child Can Have More than Two Parents Just this winter, New York joined Maine, California, and nine other states in declaring that a child can have more than two parents. While this might sound impractical, the decision affects a whole number of different families... read more
Interstate & International Equitable Distribution Issues
By statute in NY, following a decree or judgment of divorce in another state or a foreign country, one or both parties can bring an action for equitable distribution in NY.
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