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Does the Court have the authority to Order the marital residence to be sold?
In most cases, yes. In New York, the court has the authority to order the sale of the marital residence during a divorce action if it is...

Alexandra Mulé
May 19, 2023


Settling Your Matrimonial Case
You should always attempt, in good faith, to settle your divorce case with as little court intervention as possible. By settling your...

Hope Tuber
May 15, 2023


Preparing For Your Divorce
People make lists in order to remember important tasks in their life, and to retain information that otherwise may be forgotten in an...

Michele Olsen
May 11, 2023


Reasonable Divorce Settlements
The term “reasonable” is objective, and is simply defined as something that is fair and sensible. In connection with divorces, it is...

Michele Olsen
May 3, 2023


AM I ENTITLED TO A PERCENTAGE OF MY SPOUSE’S BUSINESS?
If during your marriage, your spouse started a business and now you are getting divorced you may question if you are entitled to a...

Hope Tuber
Apr 24, 2023


It's a Matter of Trust
In New York, any property or assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage or are generally considered marital property and...

Danielle Rosenberg
Apr 18, 2023


Can Social Media Evidence Be Used In Divorce?
Social media evidence can be admissible in divorce cases in New York State, but it must meet certain requirements to be considered by the...

Danielle Rosenberg
Apr 10, 2023


LIVING TOGETHER DURING DIVORCE
Once your divorce commences one of the first questions that I am asked is if a person must continue to reside with his or her spouse...

Hope Tuber
Mar 28, 2023


Internet Divorces
The creation of the internet has been both a blessing and a curse for numerous reasons. While the internet has brought people closer...

Michele Olsen
Mar 27, 2023


Top Reasons for Filing a Motion for Pendente Lite Relief During a Divorce Proceeding
A pendente lite motion is a request for judicial intervention at the outset of a case to address urgent issues that cannot wait until the...

Michaela Hernandez
Mar 24, 2023


Do You Want Revenge?
In New York, prenuptial agreements are governed by the Domestic Relations Law. Revenge clauses are clauses and/or provisions that are...

Danielle Rosenberg
Mar 20, 2023


Cookie Cutter Divorces? No Divorce is the Same
Everyone has a friend or knows someone who has or is going through a divorce, whether it be an amicable or hostile action. Similarly,...

Michele Olsen
Mar 8, 2023


The Court’s Gentle Hand: “Stip or Appear”
In matrimonial actions, the receipt of a proposed Stipulation of Settlement evokes hope of an imminent resolution to the action. This is...

Michele Olsen
Feb 13, 2023


THANK GOODNESS MY FORMER SPOUSE REMARRIED, NOW I CAN SAVE MONEY!! NOT SO FAST…
Although there is a possibility that a new marriage may lead to the modification of child support order’s award of support, any...

Danielle Rosenberg
Feb 10, 2023


THE STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR BEGINNING A DIVORCE ACTION
Once it has been decided that a spouse is going to file for a divorce, the action must start with the drafting of a Summons and...

Brittany Dolan
Feb 6, 2023


CARRYING COSTS AND TEMPORARY MAINTENACE IN A PENDENTE LITE APPLICATION
Upon commencement of an action for divorce, when the “non-monied” spouse is in need of support he/she may be forced to file a pendente...

Hope Tuber
Feb 3, 2023


Infidelity and Divorce in New York
Infidelity makes up a large percentage of the cause for individuals seeking to divorce their spouse. In fact, until the advent of the “no...

Jennifer L. Garber, Esq.
Feb 2, 2023


Every Document to Bring When You Meet With Your Divorce Attorney
Once the divorce process begins, your attorney will request legal and financial documentation related to your marriage. Preparing,...

Michaela Hernandez
Jan 31, 2023


Exclusive Use and Occupancy of the Marital Residence
Often times, divorcing parties continue to reside under the same roof during their matrimonial action. Most often, the reason they do so...

Michele Olsen
Jan 30, 2023


HOW CAN I BEGIN MY DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS?
When you are ready to begin your divorce proceedings, we will draft a document called a Summons and Complaint. The Summons and Complaint...

Brittany Dolan
Jan 13, 2023
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