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Divorce and the House

What happens to the house, and the monies used to buy the house, in case of a divorce? As 40% of all first marriages and 60% of all second marriages end in divorce - there is a 50/50 chance of the ...
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Can a Parent Sue Another Parent for Parental Alienation?

Can a parent sue another parent for monetary damages, when parental alienation is taking place, and the relief granted by the divorce or family court is inadequate to stop it? In 2009, when a father ...
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Is There a Right To Contest the Grounds for Divorce?

In New York State no fault divorce became effective on October 12, 2010. The matrimonial legislation requires that one party declare the marriage has been irretrievably broken for a period of six ...
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How Do I Seek Immediate Relief From the Court?

There may come a time during your divorce action that you are compelled to seek immediate relief from the Court. As an example, you sold the marital home and are concerned that your spouse will ...
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When Does Child Support Stop in New York?

A question our attorneys are often asked is " When can I stop paying child support in New York ?" or they are asked " When will my child support payments stop ?" Unless there is an ...
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Divorced Dads and Support Groups

Why support groups work and the important lesson they teach us about coping with divorce. The lesson that comes out of the support group is probably not what you think it is. My counseling practice is ...
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Men and Divorce: A Perspective from a Men's Rights Counselor

The most critical component of a successful divorce is also the one thing many men struggle with the most. At the risk of stating the obvious, divorce can be horrendous. A marriage seldom falls apart ...
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National Child-Centered Divorce Month

National Child-Centered Divorce Month used to be in July. It has been expanded to International Child-Centered Divorce Month and the month was changed to January. January is the month that has the ...
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Fortunately for Kim Kardashian, she is not a resident of New York

As most have heard by now, Kim Kardashian, a member of the growing sorority of celebutantes (those who are famous for being famous), has filed for divorce only 72 days after a very public and costly ...
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How Is It Possible That a Man Is Responsible as a Child's Father Even When Their DNA Is Not a Match?

Usually when a mother wants a court to determine paternity so she can collect child support , the court will order a DNA test. However, even if the DNA testing says NO, the courts can say YES! In some ...
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SAME-SEX COUPLES GROUP LAUCHES

SAME-SEX COUPLES GROUP LAUNCHES Tonight attorneys Lauren Chartan and Jordan Trager are holding the first meeting on LEGAL ISSUES FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES at our office. Thanks to a wonderful article in ...
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New York State's Marriage Equality Act

On June 24, 2011 New York became another one of only a handful of States, within our nation, to recognize the fundamental human right of same-sex couples to marry. For thousands of individuals ...
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LEGAL WORKSHOPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CELEBRATES 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY

On a beautiful Friday in mid June, we conducted our tenth annual legal workshop for a record high attendance of over 200 mental health professionals. It was wonderful to see many familiar faces we ...
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Wife's Request for Spousal Support Goes Belly Up Because of Blog

It is axiomatic that the expectation of individual privacy these days is increasingly an unattainable goal. We are barraged on a daily basis by warnings that identity theft is on the rise, and that we ...
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DIVORCE: WHEN TO FIGHT AND WHEN TO LET GO?

As in any attorney client relationship, establishing what your client's needs and priorities are, at the outset, are of paramount concern. In the realm of Family Law matters, and more specifically ...
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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION APPLIES TO DEBT AS WELL

While preparing for a divorce , most people think about how the assets will be divided. Can I keep the house? Am I entitled to share in the pension? These are common questions we hear from our ...
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INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT IN COURT COULD LEAD TO INCARCERATION

A court may, in its discretion, incarcerate a litigant for conduct in the presence of or outside of the court. Notably, Article Nineteen, Section 750 of the Judiciary Law outlines the power of the ...
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HOW TO WIN THE LOTTERY WITHOUT PLAYING

Holly Lahti had very mixed emotions when she realized that she was the second winner of the recent $380 million Powerball Lottery Jackpot. As a resident of Idaho, a community property state, her ...
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CHILDREN DESERVE BOTH PARENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

For separated or divorced parents, holiday visitation is often a problematic issue. If the parents cannot agree on Christmas or New Years visits, applications can be made to the Courts for an order ...
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NEW NY LAWS MAKE IT EASIER TO SEEK CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION

Newly enacted laws in New York change the standard for seeking modification of child support . To summarize simply, effective October 13, 2010, all newly signed stipulations and Court orders ...
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To Claim or not to Claim: That is the Question

Tax filing questions arise very frequently in divorce cases. One of the issues negotiated in divorce settlements is: upon filing separate returns, which parent has the right to claim a minor child as ...
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Legal Separation Or Divorce?

Courtney Cox has insisted that she and her husband, actor and director, David Arquette 's separation is not a sign of impending divorce, according to Newsday. Clients often ask "What's the difference ...
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Diandra Douglas Won't Make Her Money On Wall Street

I actually appeared before Judge Cooper on a custody case not too long ago. He is a very sensible and thoughtful judge. I am not surprised that Diandra Douglas was prevented from getting "another bite ...
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THE INCREASING POPULARITY OF PRENUPTIALS

Today's Newsday article headed "Recently Separated Aguilera Files for Divorce " states that Christina Aguilera filed yesterday for a divorce from her husband of five years, Jordan Bratman. The article ...
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THE ECONOMY AND CHILD SUPPORT

How has the downturn in the economy affected child support ? Due to recent economic circumstances (including increased cost of living, job losses, and decreased household income), we have seen a large ...
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