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February 25, 2024

Why a Prenup Makes 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 ...

December 28, 2023

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, ...

July 18, 2023

Statements of Net Worth

Net worth statements are key in divorce, both for negotiation and ultimate resolution.

June 18, 2023

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 ...

June 18, 2023

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.

April 16, 2023

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.

February 18, 2023

How to Organize Your Finances and Documents

Understand your finances and organize financial documents before divorce to be a better position afterward.

January 29, 2023

Considering Divorce? Strategic Planning may result in better outcomes

Pre-divorce factors you should consider with your lawyer.

January 10, 2023

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 ...

December 11, 2022

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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Why a Prenup Makes More Sense Than You Might Have Thought

Age 29 Health Insurance Coverage Law

Statements of Net Worth

Gray Divorce – How It’s Different

Trusts in Divorce

Modifications: Going Back to Court

How to Organize Your Finances and Documents

Considering Divorce? Strategic Planning may result in better outcomes

What Happens When I File a Divorce Action?

DIVORCING? Get your Power of Attorney in Place at the Start

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