The “Best Possible Outcome Under the Circumstances”
When I meet with prospective clients for the first time, I almost always hear them [...]
Why I Require Disclosure of Separate Property
Under the Equitable Distribution Law in New York, only “marital property” is distributed between spouses [...]
The Limits of “Self-Determination”
I recently worked with a couple who wanted a divorce as soon as possible. Unfortunately, [...]
“Equitable” Does Not Mean “Equal”, Part II
In Part I of Equitable Does Not Mean “Equal”, I discussed how a couple whose [...]
Change Your Beneficiaries Post Divorce!
A few years after Paul’s second marriage ended in divorce, he retired and when he [...]
’Till Death Do Us Part?
Did you know that, under the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL), any designation of [...]
The Real Cost of an Affair
A couple of weeks ago, I helped Christine and Allen reach a settlement agreement that [...]
Prenuptial Agreements – How to Protect Your Children
Many people are concerned that having a prenuptial agreement prepared prior to being married is [...]
Take it from the Judge: The Courtroom is no place for a Family!
I read with interest a statement by Minneapolis Family Court Judge Bruce Peterson who offered [...]