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How Having a Special Need…

How Having a Special Needs Child Made Me a Better Family Law Attorney

All of my clients share their most personal thoughts, feelings and experiences with me. It’s the nature of my job as a family law attorney. I work in a field that is highly emotional, judgmental and frankly, sometimes physically and mentally draini… Read More
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S.M. v. K.M.: When Family and Criminal Matters Meet

As if divorce isn’t bad enough, sometimes a family’s circumstances also involve criminal charges or allegations. What happens when there is a pending criminal matter that directly involves the family during a divorce? When seeking the family cour… Read More
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Do Not Let Your Spouse Ge…

Do Not Let Your Spouse Get Away with Hiding Assets!

In the matter of Estate of Milagros Beltra v. Beltra, the Appellate Division again confirmed a trial court’s ability (and duty) to report a party’s unreported income (especially in the form of cash) and assets to the appropriate authorities. In B… Read More
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Divorce Rates In The US Over the Last Century [Infographic]

The family as we know it has been changing over the past 100+ years due to multiple factors including economic, social and even technological. The below infographic sheds some light on various factors and statistics relating to growing divorce rates… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Infographic

A Rabbi, an Uncooperative Husband, and a Cattle Prod walk into a bar . . .

Rabbi Mendel Epstein’s heart may have been in the right place when he tried to help Jewish women get a divorce from their unwilling husbands. However, the methods he allegedly used to “convince” the husbands to consent to the divorce have place… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
SURVEY RESULTS: When Did…

SURVEY RESULTS: When Did You Realize Your Marriage Was Over?

At some point while representing a divorced/divorcing client, I ask him/her: “When did you realize your marriage was over?” The responses usually fall into (3) three categories: 1. Before the wedding These clients feel the marriage was doomed fro… Read More
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The Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces [Infographic]

It is sometimes easy to forget that celebrities are humans too, and not quite as “larger than life” as they seem. As such, they are prone to the same trials and tribulations as everyone else, which includes relationship troubles. Here we… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Infographic

Untying the Knot: Divorce in America [infographic]

As societies and relationships change, the subject of divorce in America remains steadfast. What could be accounting for this rise in divorce? Changing attitudes about monogamy? Marriage in general? Our below infographic seeks to highlight a few key… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Infographic

What Can I Do If My Spouse Does Not Agree To a Divorce?

Time and time again, we have heard one of two variations of this question during an initial consultation with a potential client. Sometimes we are speaking with a person who made the difficult decision of telling their emotional spouse that they no l… Read More
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Categories: Consent, Default, Divorce

Understanding Your Options: The Difference Between Divorce, Annulment, and Separation

If you are thinking about ending your marriage, but the idea of getting divorced seems like a scary jump to make, you’re probably wondering whether there are any other legal options. You’re not alone. We are frequently asked about the differences… Read More
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