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Buyers Beware! Searching On-Line For Top Divorce Attorneys in the Hudson Valley
We recently ran a number of on-line searches for divorce attorneys in Dutchess County, New York using a number of different word searches. The results were frightening! These searches lead uninformed people seeking divorce lawyers to some of the worst divorce attorneys in our community. You are much better off getting a referral from your
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AI (ChatGPT) IS NOT A LAWYER
YOU SHOULD NEVER GET LEGAL ADVICE FROM AI AND CHAT GPT IS NOT CONFIDENTIAL By Brett E. Jones, Esq. and Sarah Kimbark In recent years, artificial intelligence tools have become widely accessible, offering quick answers. But while AI is useful for general information, it should never replace advice from a licensed attorney, especially when you
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CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR KIDS AFTER A BREAKUP, SEPARATION OR DIVORCE
You can celebrate the holidays happily with good self care even in divorce or other life change
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Getting Divorced? Organizing Your Finances and Documents
Understand your finances and organize financial documents before divorce to be a better position afterward.
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Prenuptial Agreements Make More Sense Than You Might Have Thought
Making sure you’re on the same page financially before getting married We’ve posted before about prenuptial agreements (Brett Jones’s 2-part series in October 2018) but not from the perspective discussed here. Today we’ll look at prenups primarily from a financial perspective. Let’s start with the proposition that unmet expectations and finances are among the most
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Can I Get Child Support for My Adult Disabled Child Who Is Over 21?
by Sherry A. Bishko Attorney Custodial Parents of Developmentally Disabled Children Over the Age of 21 May Be Eligible for Child Support Until the Child Attains the Age of 26 The age of emancipation in New York State for child support is 21. This means that when a child turns 21, unless both parents agree
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Free Monthly Divorce Options Presentations Begin Again in September
What happens if I get divorced? How does the divorce process work? Will I have enough money to support myself and my children? Will I get to be with my children? How does custody and visitation work? What will happen to my house if we get divorced? What will happen to my business in divorce? Retirement? Stock?
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Considering Divorce? Strategic Planning may result in better outcomes
Pre-divorce factors you should consider with your lawyer.
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What Happens When I File a Divorce Action?
Court Procedure in Divorce Cases We hear a lot about the emotional aspects of divorce; feelings are not just a salient feature, but for many are the dominant feature of the process. But what, exactly, is the process? It may feel like a mess while it’s happening, but in procedural terms it’s actually pretty orderly.
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DIVORCING? Get your Power of Attorney in Place at the Start
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU BECOME INCAPACITATED DURING YOUR DIVORCE? It is important at the outset of a divorce to sign (or change, if signed previously) a power of attorney and a health care proxy. A power of attorney is a legal document appointing another to act as your agent, either generally or in particular areas
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How Do We Break The News To Our Children?
An often asked question when couples have made the decision to separate is “What do we tell the kids? ” There are child therapists skilled in these matters, and seeking their assistance may help you with how to approach your children, but ultimately, the difficult job is yours. While your children deserve a well thought
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