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  • Buyers Beware! Searching On-Line For Top Divorce Attorneys in the Hudson Valley

    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 divorce attorneys in our community. You are much better off getting a referral from your

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  • AI (ChatGPT) IS NOT A LAWYER

    YOU SHOULD NEVER GET LEGAL ADVICE FROM AI AND CHAT GPT IS NOT CONFIDENTIAL By Brett E. Jones, Esq. and Sarah Kimbark In recent years, artificial intelligence tools have become widely accessible, offering quick answers.  But while AI is useful for general information, it should never replace advice from a licensed attorney, especially when you

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  • Free Monthly Divorce Options Presentations Begin Again in September

    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 my house if we get divorced?  What will happen to my business in divorce?  Retirement?  Stock? 

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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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  • 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 feel like a mess while it’s happening, but in procedural terms it’s actually pretty orderly.

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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 legal document appointing another to act as your agent, either generally or in particular areas

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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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  • 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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  • Writing up My Own Divorce Agreement is Simple, Right? Wrong.

    Improperly Drafted Agreements Can Cause Chaos And Great Expense for Years to Come Do you want to spend thousands of dollars in court fighting over a mistake contained in your divorce agreement? Do you want to be fighting with your spouse years later, as a result of a poorly written agreement or the failure to

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  • Divorce Consultation

    DO I HAVE TO GET DIVORCED IF I CONSULT WITH A DIVORCE ATTORNEY? NO, BUT A CONSULTATION IS ALMOST ALWAYS AN ADVANTAGE September 18, 2018 by Brett E. Jones You’re thinking about divorce, a big decision. One of the biggest decisions a person will ever make. A big decision on many levels, not the least

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