Matrimonial Law
In this Special Report: "Divorce vs. Death: Pecuniary Rights and How They Differ," "Prenups and High Net Worth Divorces: Do They Solve Everything?" "Adventures in Matrimonial Mediation: A Journey," "Does Empowering Children During Divorce Litigation Serve Them Well?" "Termination of Maintenance and DRL §248 Interpretation" and "Inchoate Rights to Marital Property."
July 29, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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Divorce vs. Death: Pecuniary Rights and How They Differ
Sometimes, the older client's question is posed in the starkest form: Am I better off getting a divorce or just waiting for my spouse to die? The smart lawyer's answer is “It depends on a lot of variables.”
Prenups and High Net Worth Divorces: Do They Solve Everything?
“Prenups” are not able to solve every problem that arises in a divorce, even when the terms are clearly spelled out and agreed upon beforehand.
Adventures in Matrimonial Mediation: A Journey
Not only is matrimonial mediation more efficient and less painful than battling over these issues in court, but sometimes something remarkable happens.
Does Empowering Children During Divorce Litigation Serve Them Well?
With the expectation that an AFC is to be working with the child client to zealously advocate the child's position, the balancing of the child's desires versus the child's best interest must be the focus.
Termination of Maintenance and DRL §248 Interpretation
The issue of termination of maintenance is a hot button item when negotiating a separation agreement or settlement stipulation.
Inchoate Rights to Marital Property
When inchoate rights become actual ownership interests by virtue of equitable distribution judgments, they are susceptible to even greater protection because their enhancement status eliminates some of the inhibitions inherent in the exercise of injunctive power prior to distribution.
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