Alan Feigenbaum

February 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Blank Rome partner Alan Feigenbaum discusses the legal side of dating during divorce and offers his opinion on fault-based divorce in New York.

By Alan Feigenbaum

7 minute read

January 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"Perhaps the simplest way to assess the issue is this: Would you ever consider listing a dog, or a cat, as an 'asset' on a statement of net worth? If so, would you list the pet under the heading 'household furnishings,' or would you list the pet in the 'other' assets category?" Alan Feignebaum discusses Judge Edmund M. Dane's recent decision in C.M. v. E.M. on this issue.

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

December 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Alan Feigenbaum discusses Nassau County Judge Edmund M. Dane's recent decision in 'T.H. v. G.M.'

By Alan Feigenbaum

7 minute read

November 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the recent Nassau County decision in "SG v. MG," which "reinforces the essential premise that when it comes to the safety of children of divorce (in fact, the safety of children generally), it is not acceptable to "roll the dice" and "take a chance."

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

October 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the recent decision 'B.D. v. E.D' which raises "existential questions" but offers one certain piece of advice: When drafting settlement agreements in a matrimonial case, be sure to be very specific as to what is covered in terms of the payor's obligation regarding health insurance.

By Alan Feigenbaum and Marilyn T. Sugarman

8 minute read

September 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In a New York divorce, who pays for sorority expenses? We can look to Judge Sondra Mendelson-Toscano's decision in C.A.B. v. D.S.B. for guidance. The focus of this article will be the mother's request in C.A.B. to hold the father responsible for reimbursing her with his pro rata share of their daughter's sorority costs.

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

August 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Alan Feigenbaum offers his opinion on why professionalism at deposition is something that needs more attention in the practice of law.

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

July 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The question becomes whether and under what circumstances do you, as the recipient of the request for an adjournment, say "yes" or "no." Once again, no training was provided to us in law school on how to answer this question.

By Alan Feigenbaum

7 minute read

June 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

If there was ever a case to be made that professional reading should be added to your summer reading list, look no further than Judge Jeffrey Goodstein's page turning decision in LSS v. MS, Supreme Court, Nassau County, which reminds divorce lawyers that we cannot control what happens after a prenuptial agreement is signed. Life happens after a prenuptial agreement is signed, and LSS v. MS shows what can happen as a consequence of disregarding the mandate of a prenuptial agreement.

By Alan Feigenbaum

7 minute read

May 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A look at forensic psychiatric examinations in the context of contested custody matters. The article discusses a recent decision by an appellate court in New York, which held that a trial court did not commit an error by not mandating a forensic psychiatric examination of the parents because no proof was put forth that the mother had a mental illness. The author also focuses on whether or not mental illness of a parent should be a prerequisite to a forensic psychiatric examination, and how (if it all) that impacts the due process rights of a litigant in a custody case vs. whether or not such a requirement offers a valuable gatekeeping function.

By Alan Feigenbaum

8 minute read