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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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Do I Need to go to Court to Get Divorced?
By Brett Jones ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGE OF LITIGATING YOUR DIVORCE You need a court to get divorced, but you don’t need to go to court to get divorced. By this I mean it’s possible to obtain a divorce decree from a court without actually appearing in the court. You can do this by using an
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Emotions and the Cost of Divorce
Emotions can prevent a divorcing client from working effectively with an attorney. The client can become immobilized, experience failure to concentrate and at worst be unable to recognize and accept a reasonable settlement proposal. As a result, the attorney has to do work that the client could have done and the client pays more legal…
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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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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 with only 1600 members from across the United States. AAML members (“Fellows”) are recognized as
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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, a young adult must: Be unmarried Be 29 years of age or under Not be
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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 counsels that older adults considering divorce need to fully understand their finances and need a
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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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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 model called Collaborative Practice, or Collaborative Divorce. The remarkable nomination shines a spotlight on Collaborative
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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 only 1600 members from across the United States. AAML members are recognized as preeminent family
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Lazar Schwartz & Jones, Leading Hudson Valley Family and Matrimonial Law Firm Expands, Adding Brett Jones as Partner
Hopewell Junction, NY — April 12, 2022 – One of the Hudson Valley’s most accomplished law firms, Lazar & Schwartz, announced that Brett Jones has been appointed as partner to the firm, which will be known as Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP going forward. Brett Jones has successfully handled thousands of diverse matrimonial and family
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