Statements of Net Worth
Net worth statements are key in divorce, both for negotiation and ultimate resolution.
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Gray Divorce – How It’s Different
One in four divorces occurs between spouses over the age of 50. “Gray divorce” differs from divorces between younger people, who have more opportunity to rebuild their asset base post-divorce. Kiplinger’s Retirement Report for May, 2023, has an article which ...
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Trusts in Divorce
The existence of a trust in a divorce situation can be problematic. Don't try to deal with this on your own; engage an experienced lawyer.
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Modifications: Going Back to Court
Life changes may necessitate changing a divorce judgment or order. Changes may be financial, or relate to child custody. Legal information under New York law.
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How to Organize Your Finances and Documents
Understand your finances and organize financial documents before divorce to be a better position afterward.
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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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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 ...
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CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS DESPITE 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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Searching On-Line For Top Divorce Attorneys in Dutchess County- Buyers Beware!
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 ...
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Brett E. Jones Named to American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
May 2022 – Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP is pleased to announce that partner, Brett E. Jones,Esq. has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The AAML is comprised of the top matrimonial attorneys with ...
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