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• posted: Jan. 19, 2026
• divorce,  marital property,  family law

A key principle of New York’s Domestic Relations Law is that unless a contrary legal agreement exists, most assets accumulated by either spouse during the course of a marriage are Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2025
• divorce,  prenuptial agreements,  alimony

Many prospective spouses who are concerned about safeguarding their assets negotiate a prenuptial agreement. In fact, these documents are more popular than ever, as younger generations take a more practical Read More

• posted: Sep. 18, 2025
• Retirement,  security,  Healthcare

As the overall divorce rate has subsided over the past couple of decades in the United States, the incidence of marital breakups among one demographic group has surged. According to Read More

• posted: Jul. 18, 2025
• divorce,  uncontested joint divorce,  equitable

New York State lagged behind the rest of the nation when it came to introducing no-fault divorce. Finally in 2010, the state gave residents the ability to dissolve their marriages Read More

• posted: May 15, 2025
• divorce attorney

          In determining how one selects an attorney the proposed client should always make reference to the attorney’s curriculum vitae as well as the client reviews. In Read More

• posted: May 15, 2025
• divorce,  child custody,  co-parenting

          The issue of custody presents the most difficult, gut-wrenching, and costly expense in an action for divorce. Whether the issue of custody is being tried Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2025

Twenty-two years ago my client entered into a valid marriage which bore two children, now grown and emancipated. At the time of the marriage the Husband owned several income producing Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2025

When I first engaged in the practice of marital law adultery was the only ground for divorce. Over the years, however, numerous other grounds have been legislated into existence; some Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2022
• Uncontested Divorce,  Mediation,  Collaborative Divorce

Ending a marriage is stressful and so is going to court. For many years, New York spouses were required to litigate their divorce, but that is no longer the case. Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2022
• Divorce Modification,  Modification Orders

When parents break up, it’s important to create a healthy, stable environment for their children. Custody and visitation arrangements should be fair, clear and reliable. Whether agreed upon by parties Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2018
• Cynthia Arce,  Family Court Order,  Mamaroneck Police Department,  Stephen Boyd,  Stephen Boyd v. Cynthia Arce

The horrific case of Stephen Boyd v. Cynthia Arce brings to the attention of our society a personal tragedy further tainted by the refusal of the Mamaroneck Police to enforce Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2015
• grounds for divorce,  residency requirements

In New York, you can file for divorce if you have the proper grounds and meet the residency requirements. It is suggested you find a knowledgeable divorce attorney to assist Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2015
• child support calculator,  divorce

Having parents separate or divorce can typically be an emotional time for children. It’s important that they receive the right amount of financial support to help them with significant and Read More

• posted: May 04, 2015
• contested divorce,  marriage dissolution,  uncontested divorce

If you’ve been looking into filing for divorce or are in the process of filing, you’ve probably come across two terms, contested and uncontested. These terms give a basic description Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 0001

In New York, alimony laws are very specific about what factors the court must consider for awarding permanent alimony. New York Domestic Relations (DRL) Article 13 § 236B6 lists these factors Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 0001

Separation laws allow couples to file for separation in New York based on cruel and inhuman treatment, abandonment, neglect, adultery or prison confinement. The New York Domestic Relations (DRL) Article 11 Read More