By Alan Feigenbaum | November 2, 2023
A discussion of the recent Nassau County decision in "SG v. MG," which "reinforces the essential premise that when it comes to the safety of children of divorce (in fact, the safety of children generally), it is not acceptable to "roll the dice" and "take a chance."
By Brian Lee | November 1, 2023
A 2020 report by Jeh Johnson, special adviser on Equal Justice in the Courts, described a court that was "dehumanizing" with a "cattle-call culture."
By ALM Staff | October 31, 2023
This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Elliott Scheinberg, Lawrence Jay Braunstein, Robert Z. Dobrish, Lee Rosenberg and Adam John Wolff | October 16, 2023
The repeated need to correct Toby Kleinman's misinformation is unfair to readers of this publication and to those of us who understand that such misinformation in this very specialized area of law is dangerous to families and children.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey C. Siegel | October 13, 2023
People have an inherent impulse toward empathy. That drive can be nurtured or squelched during any legal process. This article presents a discussion on conflict and suggests how attorneys would be wise to learn from mental health professionals about how to best serve clients with empathy, attention and respect.
By Peter R. Stambleck | October 13, 2023
Art is one of the more difficult marital assets to value as it is subject to different valuation standards. The often difficult and contentious valuation process was highlighted by a recent high-profile case, discussed here.
New York Law Journal | Commentary|Event
By Lisa M. Fisher and Tatiana N. Coffinger | October 10, 2023
It's difficult for any person to pursue a domestic violence case against a spouse or partner, partially because of the psychological coercion the abuser utilizes, but especially so for a woman from a culture with deep-rooted beliefs about corporal punishment in the marital relationship.
By ALM Staff | October 9, 2023
This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
By Brian Lee | October 5, 2023
Judge Richard Rivera's elevation, now serving courts in all of New York's 62 counties, comes ahead of a planned public hearing to be hosted by state lawmakers to examine deficiencies in family courts.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Alan Feigenbaum and Marilyn T. Sugarman | October 4, 2023
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.
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