That First Conversation with your Spouse about Divorce
How you approach your first conversation with your spouse about divorce can impact the rest of your life. Prepare, be kind and be smart.
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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 ...
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BRETT E. JONES named member of the Board of prestigious AAML – best divorce lawyers in the country
February 2025 – Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP is pleased to announce that Brett E. Jones, Esq. has been named a Board Member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The AAML is comprised of the top matrimonial attorneys ...
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Age 29 Health Insurance Coverage Law
Prospective divorcing parties in New York need to know about its “Age 29 Law.” This law permits young adults to continue or obtain coverage under a parent’s policy through the age of 29. To qualify for the “Age 29” law, ...
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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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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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Nobel Peace Prize Nomination to IACP Shines Spotlight on Hudson Valley Lawyers
The International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination cites IACP’s efforts in transforming the way families resolve conflict around the world by offering an alternative to litigation, a conflict resolution ...
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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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