Alan Feigenbaum

July 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Coercive control may not involve physical violence but instead the assault is in the form of a spouse's insistent and threatening control over their partner.

By Richard A. Dollinger and Alan Feigenbaum

7 minute read

June 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

While divorce lawyers should be zealous advocates for their clients, there's a clear line between zealous advocacy and destructive advocacy.

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

November 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

If lawyers are still questioning when they will find the time to do pro bono work, then we haven't been paying attention to the need to pay it forward as we hopefully step out of this pandemic world.

By Alan Feigenbaum

5 minute read

July 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal

A recent Second Department decision is further proof that courts will, if necessary, take the deep dive into how a married couple conducted themselves—even in social situations—to evaluate the appropriate manner in which to distribute marital property equitably.

By Alan Feigenbaum

4 minute read

January 07, 2021 | New York Law Journal

It has been over a decade since the Court of Appeals issued its decision in 'Fields v. Fields,' relating to how courts would assess separate property claims. This article concludes that New York equitable distribution law does lend itself to "cookie-cutter legal principles," and continues to require a detailed evaluation of the facts to determine what is "equitable" in the context of each marriage.

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

November 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

This article addresses motions to modify custodial arrangements in a post-COVID-19 world, with an emphasis on one seminal question: Will COVID-19 impact the ability of mothers and fathers in the midst of a custody dispute to address and resolve—without input from the other parent—what courts have labeled "common parenting issues"?

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

April 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

As we collectively endeavor to hit the reset button and ultimately transition to the post-COVID-19 environment, an opportunity has been justly seized to further deter domestic violence in the home.

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

May 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Unique challenges abound when parents involved in contested matrimonial litigation live under the same roof while the divorce action is pending. This article discusses the standard used for the remedy known as “exclusive use and occupancy” of the marital home while a divorce action is pending.

By Alan Feigenbaum

7 minute read

February 16, 2001 | Law.com

Cardozo Law School is holding a spring recruitment program for 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs. Medium and small firms that do not participate in fall on-campus recruitment tend to participate in the spring program. Participating firms must see the resumis of all students interested in employment, so they may not weigh grades as heavily as they do in the fall.

By Alan Feigenbaum

5 minute read