By Lisa Zeiderman and Julia Rodgers | October 21, 2024
"The fundamental question surrounding embryos in 2024 is their legal status: are they considered persons, property, or something in between? This distinction is crucial because it determines the rights and protections afforded to embryos."
By Philip Katz, Danielle Petitti and Daniel Lipschutz | October 18, 2024
Three family law attorneys speak out against a recent report broadcast by NBC 4 New York that they say undermines the public's trust in the judiciary.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Joel R. Brandes | October 15, 2024
"The court held that although the express wishes of children are not controlling, they are entitled to great weight," writes Joel R. Brandes.
By Alan Feigenbaum | October 10, 2024
"Whatever your position is, DRL §248 remains unchanged and the Ceppos decision reminds us what it means to identify that statute as an alimony termination event in a divorce settlement agreement. If you mean to include something else in a divorce settlement agreement, make sure to be as specific as possible."
By Alyssa Rower and Karina VanHouten | October 1, 2024
The treatment of trusts in divorce proceedings can complicate what might otherwise seem like straightforward estate planning.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Philip Katz | September 27, 2024
"Our statewide Family Court panels, are in crisis. They are in need of new, experienced practitioners to replace the many who have been retiring in recent years as the numbers of litigants in need of Assigned Counsel services have increased."
By Ian Steinberg and Samantha Cooper | September 27, 2024
As of 2021, the interests of pets of divorcing married partners are well-protected. However, there is a gap in the law for pets of separating partners who were never married. Those unlucky pets are still being treated the same as furniture and cars.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack | September 26, 2024
Who should have preference to adopt a foster child if the parental rights of the biological parents have been severed?
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Alan Feigenbaum | September 25, 2024
Blank Rome partner Alan Feigenbaum discusses the recent decision by Justice Kathleen Waterman-Marshall in 'J.N. v. T.N.,' to highlight the importance of taking court orders seriously.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Alton L. Abramowitz and Leigh Baseheart Kahn | September 20, 2024
"All too often such behavior on the part of the bad actor is intentionally designed to place the other party at a psychological or informational disadvantage," write Alton L. Abramowitz and Leigh Baseheart Kahn.
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