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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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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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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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Special Client Memories

We have represented many, many clients over time, and every year there are certain ones that stay with you. Sometimes it is because they were incredibly kind or unbelievably wronged and we were so ...
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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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Marriage is a Fundamental Human Right

Recently, the New York State legislature passed the Marriage Equality Act . In passing this Act, the New York State legislature recognized that "Marriage is a fundamental human right" and ...
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Same Sex Marriages to be Fully Recognized by New York State

Signed into law by Governor Cuomo on June 24, 2011, and going into effect thirty days hence, the Marriage Equality Act grants same-sex couples the legal right to marry in New York State, and affords ...
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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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A VERY SPECIAL DAY FOR A WHOLE MONTH: NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

It seems like every time you turn around there is a day for something special. April 6 th was Drowsy Driver Awareness Day. This is certainly an important one if you are stuck driving next to a drowsy ...
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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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THE LICENSING AND LEGAL LAND MINES OF TRAFFIC TICKETS

In the previous blog posting, we discussed the financial issues of traffic tickets and now we are going to dive into the Licensing and Legal Issues as well as offer legal remedies. LICENSING ISSUES ...
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NEW LAW ALERT!!!! TALKING AND TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IS SUSPENSEFUL (AS TO YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES)

Commencing Wednesday, February 16, 2011, if you are found guilty of using a handheld phone while driving in New York, you will incur two points on your driving record as well as a fine up to $100. ...
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THE FINANCIAL LAND MINES OF TRAFFIC TICKETS

You have just been issued a speeding ticket in New York by a police officer because you were, in fact, speeding. The worst thing you can do next is plead guilty and send in the fine money. Depending ...
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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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