Marilyn T Sugarman

February 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In honor of Valentine's Day, Marilyn Sugarman discusses a few recent decisions that upheld the validity of a marriage even when there was no license.

By Marilyn T. Sugarman

11 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

August 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

While New York's venue statute specifically contemplates that a New York domiciliary can have more than one residence, the application of the statute may have changed based on a recent Second Department decision.

By Marilyn T. Sugarman

9 minute read

March 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

"We have not had GALs in custody cases in New York for more than a decade."

By Robert Z. Dobrish and Marilyn T. Sugarman

1 minute read

November 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal

It is long past time to amend not only the dollar limitation set forth in the statute, but to allow a greater number of invoices from the same provider, particularly if there is testimony and/or other documentary evidence offered to substantiate the claims.

By Marilyn T. Sugarman

8 minute read