Karina Vanhouten

October 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The treatment of trusts in divorce proceedings can complicate what might otherwise seem like straightforward estate planning.

By Alyssa Rower and Karina VanHouten

8 minute read

July 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A prenup offers security by protecting trusts and other family wealth regardless of where a couple lives, changes in the law, and the relationship between the beneficiary and the trust during the marriage.

By Alyssa Rower and Karina VanHouten

8 minute read

June 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Infidelity clauses, spurred on by popular articles and celebrity tabloids, have grown in popularity over recent years. Despite this increase in popularity, however, the legal enforceability of such clauses remains an unresolved question in most states. This begs the question: Are infidelity clauses advisable?

By Alyssa Rower, Karina VanHouten and Leo Wiswall

7 minute read

April 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

This article provides a discussion of the various things courts consider when deciding whether to enforce a choice of law clause in prenuptial agreements.

By Alyssa A. Rower, Karina VanHouten and Margaret Sarratt

8 minute read