Recent Blog Posts
’Till Death Do Us Part?
Did you know that, under the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL), any designation of your spouse as beneficiary or any appointment of him or her as a fiduciary (executor, guardian, trustee) is revoked upon a divorce unless the “governing instrument” (usually the Marital Settlement Agreement) expressly provides otherwise! Why [...]
The Real Cost of an Affair
A couple of weeks ago, I helped Christine and Allen reach a settlement agreement that seemed to be very fair to each of them. The truth was that this young couple had little to divide and Allen was willing to waive any claim to the few marital assets they had [...]
Prenuptial Agreements – How to Protect Your Children
Many people are concerned that having a prenuptial agreement prepared prior to being married is going to create an adversarial relationship with their new spouse. However, having a prenuptial agreement prepared is probably still a good idea, especially if you have children from a prior marriage. Here’s why. In New [...]
The True Cost of Custody Litigation
I recently had a client email me requesting help with some parenting issues she was having with her former husband. My client was asking about how she would go about filing a petition in court to revise their custody arrangement. I suggested that the two of them come in and [...]