by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Oct 2, 2018 | Family Court
Historically, the courts have treated pets as chattel or property. While families have an obvious emotional connection to their pets, the law views them as personal property, similar to a piece of furniture. As a result, many courts will distribute the property (pet)...
by Gayle Rosenblum, Esq. | Jun 13, 2018 | Matrimonial Divorce Law
Partner Gayle Rosenblum was invited as a guest on Heller Wealth Management’s podcast, “The Retire Right Podcast.” In this episode, Larry Heller and Gayle Rosenblum discuss the financial considerations that go along with divorcing later on in life and...
by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Mar 29, 2018 | Matrimonial Divorce Law
In December of last year, the president signed into effect a new tax law. Among other things, this law will affect the tax impact of the payments of spousal support (also called maintenance or alimony). Effective January 2019, spousal support will no longer be...
by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Jan 26, 2018 | Matrimonial Divorce Law
Once the divorce papers are signed, it’s not over. If there is a financial obligation between two individuals, then there will remain an on-going relationship between them. Here are some tips to make those interactions as smooth as possible. Child Support If a parent...
by Gayle Rosenblum, Esq. | Jan 26, 2018 | Mediation
The vast majority of divorces and other family law-related issues end up settling. In this article, I will discuss how a settlement can occur in mediation, collaborative law, and yes, even litigation. Mediation is a process in which two individuals must be ready,...
by Debra L. Rubin Esq. | Dec 6, 2017 | Matrimonial Divorce Law, Tips
Going through a divorce can be stressful. Knowing what to expect can help you face the challenges you’ll encounter and increase your resilience. Here are five important facts about the divorce process that you should be prepared for, and tips to take into...
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...
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