Alyssa Rower

November 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Though financial disclosure is not required by law in New York, it does make a prenup less likely to be legally challenged. However, the benefits are not just legal. In her article, Alyssa Rower  looks at the different "levels" of financial disclosure through various lenses: legal enforceability, psychological and emotional well-being, and negotiation considerations.

By Alyssa Rower

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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

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September 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Under the backdrop of the case 'Macklowe v. Macklowe,', the authors discuss how many of the unique challenges that fine art poses in a divorce can be preempted with a prenuptial agreement.

By Alyssa Rower

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August 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

One of the most significant, and oftentimes complex, pieces of prenuptial agreement negotiations relates to residences purchased during the marriage. A creative and proactive approach is called for.

By Alyssa Rower and Jaime St. Peter

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July 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Even though it is very difficult to set aside a New York prenup, it is not impossible.

By Alyssa Rower

8 minute read

June 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In New York, assets held in trusts established and funded by a third-party for the benefit of a spouse are excluded from the marital property estate; however, if the beneficiary has access to a discretionary trust during the marriage, certain issues may still arise in a divorce.

By Dilpreet Rai and Alyssa Rower

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June 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

While an unmarried couple may sit outside the costs and benefits of marriage, they also face a unique set of risks. Financially and legally, there is usually one half of a couple who is better off with the legal rights afforded by marriage and one who is not. It is important to understand those rights before deciding whether to get married.

By Alyssa Rower, Nicole Hurley and Jamie Caponera

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

May 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

There's a myth surrounding prenuptial agreements: after entering a prenuptial agreement, couples can rest assured that should they one day divorce, the process will be simple, neat, and painless. This is one of the most common misconceptions about prenups. This article offers the smart approach to crafting a prenup.

By Alyssa Rower

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

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