by Gayle Rosenblum, Esq. | Nov 16, 2017 | Matrimonial Divorce Law, Tips
Many people going through a divorce or other family law related matter have limited experience working with a lawyer; some may have never before hired a lawyer. Others may have prior experience in matrimonial litigation or in other types of cases. The tips below will...
by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Nov 10, 2017 | Matrimonial Divorce Law, Tips
Below are three tips for how to deal with issues concerning your children post-divorce during the holidays. Tip #1 Try to have whatever parenting time schedule you are going to follow worked out before the holidays. Do not wait until December 23rd to work out your...
by Gayle Rosenblum, Esq. | Oct 16, 2017 | Matrimonial Divorce Law, Tips
Burden of Proof for Retaining Separate Property Upon Divorce In a blog post earlier this year, we discussed the importance of maintaining a paper trail in post judgment matters, as it relates to the collection of various expenses. Similarly, documentation to support...
by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Sep 26, 2017 | Matrimonial Divorce Law, Mediation
A divorce trial is sometimes necessary, but it is almost always best to settle your matter as opposed to having a judge decide your fate. Ultimately, the things that you say in court that you think are going to help you might end up hurting you. Moreover, most good...
by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Aug 12, 2017 | Family Court, Matrimonial Divorce Law
It’s not uncommon to find that somebody who is living a $300,000-a-year lifestyle is reporting $40,000 on their income tax returns. It is a common scenario where one party in a divorce operates their own business in which certain expenses are run through the business,...
by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Jun 6, 2017 | Matrimonial Divorce Law
While concerns regarding your children may be utmost on your mind, children suffer when they literally become the center of the divorce process. Having divorced parents does not mean a child is not entitled to have a positive relationship with both of them. No matter...
by Gayle Rosenblum, Esq. | May 26, 2017 | Domestic Partnerships, Matrimonial Divorce Law
What is a Domestic Partnership? A domestic partnership under the laws of the State and City of New York is for couples that have a close and committed personal relationship. There is an application fee of $35 to become a domestic partnership. To revoke a domestic...
by Gayle Rosenblum, Esq. | Apr 26, 2017 | Matrimonial Divorce Law
In a landmark ruling, a New York judge recently directed the service of a summons with notice for an action of divorce via Facebook. In the case of Baidoo v. Blood-Dzraku (2015 NY Slip Op 25096), Judge Matthew Cooper, after being provided with proof of other numerous...
by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Jan 26, 2017 | Matrimonial Divorce Law
If you are going through a divorce, it is wise to be very particular about how and when you use social media. Depending on the platform you use, you may be inadvertently revealing information that could hurt your case in court. Here are some basic tips: Don’t post...
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