General Archives - Lazar, Schwartz & Jones

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.

December 7, 2022

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 ...

May 30, 2022

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 ...