Alton L Abramowitz

February 26, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In his Divorce Law column, Alton L. Abramowitz, a senior partner at Mayerson Abramowitz & Kahn, writes that the first draft of the Reauthorization of VAWA sought to increase the availability of resources to American Indians and other minority demographics, but sadly, the bill that actually ends up passing may fall short of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT)'s goals.

By Alton L. Abramowitz

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August 29, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In his Divorce Law column, Alton L. Abramowitz, a senior partner at Mayerson Abramowitz & Kahn, writes that in two key decisions, 'Petracca v. Petracca' and Cioffi-Petrakis v. Petrakis,' the Second Department recently invalidated prenuptial agreements, but for different reasons. A review of these and subsequent decisions reveals a focus on fundamental fairness as an unwritten but underlying theme.

By Alton L. Abramowitz

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January 31, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In his Divorce Law column, Alton L. Abramowitz, a senior partner at Mayerson Abramowitz & Kahn, writes that the courts, in applying the clear intent of the Legislature, and in doing justice and equity, are not going to allow the non-monied spouse or the vulnerable minor children of the marriage to be disenfranchised by the withdrawal of funding that finds its root in the generosity of the older generation of the monied side of the family.

By Alton L. Abramowitz

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August 23, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In his Divorce Law column, Alton L. Abramowitz, a partner at Mayerson Abramowitz & Kahn, analyzes two decisions that strongly delivered the message that so long as a spouse entered into an agreement in good faith and with clean hands, giving fair consideration, he or she can rely on the agreement being upheld.

By Alton L. Abramowitz

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October 22, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In his Divorce Law column, Alton L. Abramowitz, a partner at Mayerson Abramowitz & Kahn, analyzes a recent decision which might at first glance be viewed as merely another decision overturning an unconscionable prenuptial agreement, but on closer examination reveals a very curious decision.

By Alton L. Abramowitz

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May 30, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In his Divorce Law column, Alton L. Abramowitz, a senior partner at Mayerson Abramowitz & Kahn, writes that among the most vexing issues confronting divorce lawyers and family law practitioners in general is the draconian fashion in which the courts' strict interpretation of the Child Support Standards Act results in what clients and their attorneys find to be bizarre and inequitable child support awards.

By Alton L. Abramowitz

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