What is the Proper Valuation Date?
The Court of Appeals recently ruled that the proper valuation date for all marital property is the date the summons for divorce is filed.
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Divorce
Consultation Fees Should I Pay?
In my experience New York Divorce lawyers who offer free consultations are doing this to have a chance to sell their services.
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Does the Husband Pay for Attorney Fees in a New York Divorce?
PRUDENTI, P.J.When an action for a divorce in New York is commenced, it is often the case that most of the marital assets available for the payment of legal fees are possessed or controlled by one of the spouses, usually the husband.
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Why Appeal If You Have Nothing to Win?
In the following case the wife won her appeal.
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How To Prove Duress in New York Divorce
Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common in New York.
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Ensure Pension Rights Post-Divorce with a QDRO in New York
Many times in New York divorce cases people make separation or settlement agreements for events that will happen in the future.
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What Happens to Jewelry and Household Items in a Divorce?
It is a common misconception that jewelry is necessarily the separate property of the wife and is never subject to equitable distribution.
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What is a Postnuptial Agreement and How Do They Work in New York?
A Post nuptial agreement is basically a settlement agreement.
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Cancel Credit Cards?
We pick up with Step 8 in our series on practical steps to take when a divorce is imminent.
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