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The Essential Role of Discovery in Civil Cases
Civil cases often hinge on the presentation of evidence and factual information to support legal claims or defenses. Discovery serves as...


I am contemplating a divorce, what should I do?
Deciding whether or not to get divorced is a major decision that is not only an emotional decision but a financial one as well. It is...


Navigating the Sale of the Marital Home in a Divorce Action
One of the most significant decisions couples face during a divorce action is what to do with the marital residence. The fate of the...


MY SPOUSE OWNS A BUSINESS?
A common concern is if a spouse owned a business prior to marriage or started a business during the marriage and now you are getting...


KEEPING YOUR COOL: DIVORCE NEGOTIATIONS
The best way to resolve a matrimonial action is by doing so via a written stipulation executed by both parties in lieu of the time,...


The Crucial Role of Discovery in Divorce Proceedings
In most divorce actions, the discovery process is usually at the heart of the action. Discovery plays a crucial role for the following...


How to determine where to bring a divorce action
The majority of individuals fit into the first category – they have resided, as a couple, in that state for a continuous period of 2...


Why is exchanging a Statement of Net Worth so important?
A Statement of Net Worth contains all of a spouse’s expenses, income, assets and liabilities. In order to come to a reasonable settlement...


Nesting arrangements during a divorce- what is nesting?
A nesting arrangement is a co-parenting arrangement where the children remain in the family home while the parents take turns living...


What is “marital waste” in a divorce action?
In a New York divorce, marital waste refers to the dissipation or destruction of marital assets by one spouse during the marriage without...


Recipe For Disaster? Living Together During Your Divorce Action
The irony of continuing to reside together during a divorce action after you have decided that you no longer want to remain married is...


He said…She Said: Credibility in Divorce Actions
In matrimonial actions, it is not uncommon for the parties to have different versions of the circumstances regarding material issues in...


But I opened that account prior to the marriage...how is it not mine?
Beginning at the date of marriage, every dollar earned during the marriage is marital funds. If these funds are put into a...


What is a Stipulation of Settlement?
A Stipulation of Settlement is a written agreement that is signed by both parties in a divorce case in New York. This agreement sets out...


ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD IN CUSTODY CASES
The hardest thing about a divorce, especially for your children, is the fact that the family unit will no longer be one. Where the...


Prenuptial Agreements: When “I Do” Turns Into “I Don’t Anymore”
Many people believe that the idea of a prenuptial agreement flies ominously in the face of the romantic notion that love and marriage are...


IS MY SPOUSE ENTITLED TO MY INHERITANCE?
A common question raised by clients is what will happen with my inheritance which was received during my marriage if I divorce my spouse?...


DOLLARS AND SENSE: THE COST OF DIVORCE
While many people financially plan for their families’ future, be it: the purchase of a home, college, retirement, etc., most people do...


What does the discovery process look like in a divorce action?
Discovery in a New York divorce refers to the process of exchanging information and documents between the parties involved in a divorce...


What Percentage of My Spouse’s Business Am I Entitled To?
Your spouse owns a business but now you are getting divorced. Are you entitled to a percentage of that business? In New York, businesses...
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