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Last year New York reformed their spousal support guidelines causing a lot of confusion on how exactly the rules worked and who they actually benefitted. Although somewhat confusing, one New York attorney gave the new standards praise for the help her clients can now get.
In an October 12th, 2011 New York Law Journal article, Emily Rubin, an attorney for the Legal Aid Society of New York City and a co-supervisor for the family and domestic violence law department, praised the new standard for the new found freedom it offers her clients. In the article Ms. Rubin states that the new formula offers spouses in abusive situations more opportunity to leave because they no longer have to worry about whether or not they will be able to support themselves.
Under the new guidelines Ms. Rubin has seen practically every woman in that situation some kind of financial support from their ex-spouse, giving the women more confidence to remove themselves from the abusive relationship.
Although, the guidelines still need to be “refined” and many attorneys are still attempting to figure out how the guideline works, it is safe to say they are doing some good.
Jayson Lutzky, P.C. (http://www.mynewyorkcitylawyer.com/) has been a practicing New York attorney for over 28 years and is experienced in working with divorce cases and getting the support his clients are entitled to. If you have legal questions about a child custody, child support, or spousal support issue, then please feel free to call us at 1-800-660-LAWYER or 1-800-660-5299 or visit our office for a free initial consultation.
On October 13th, 2010 New York changed how the state would calculate temporary spousal support payments, and the courts have been trying to explain them ever since. In an October 12th, 2011 New York Law Journal the New York family court attempted to better explain the new formula.
The old spousal support law allowed judges to use a “balancing act” to determine the appropriate amount to award the individual in need. The goal was to keep the low-income spouse at the couple’s status quo while the divorce details were completed. The new system now imposes 19 financial factors that must be reviewed and plugged into a formula by the court to decide whether the spouse should receive support and what amount is appropriate. Even after reviewing the factors and formula a judge still has the right to completely disregard the suggested amount as long as the judge provides some reasoning for their decision.
Many matrimonial law attorneys have described the new formula to be confusing and complicating and “leaves many gaps” that require the judges to answer on their own. One of the biggest issues is determining each spouse’s income. Judges must determine the income of each party but many have to go off the amount the parties’ state, and cannot wait for documentation that backs the amount. This has led to some judges being hesitate to award large amounts since they do not fully trust the sum being supported by the formula.
We at the Law Office of Jayson Lutzky, P.C. (www.mynewyorklawyer.com) are following closely to how the New York courts are deciding on issues surrounds the new spousal support formula. Additionally, the Law Office of Jayson Lutzky, P.C. is continuing to educate themselves on how the guidelines work and should be applied. If you have any legal questions or concerns regarding a spousal support dispute, then please contact our law office at1-800-660-LAWYER or 1-800-660-5299 today for a free initial consultation.
Many matrimonial attorneys have been up in arms over the confusion caused by the new spousal support laws but the opposite holds to be true with the new no-fault law established around the same time. According to an October 12th, 2011 New York Law Journal article the same attorneys that speak negatively about the new spousal maintenance formula, speak only praises of the no-fault divorce law.
The new law allows a spouse to file for a divorce in New York without placing the blame of the end of the marriage on one of the spouses. Instead, under no-fault divorces it allows one of the spouses to say that the marriage, for at least six months, has been “irretrievably” broken. This makes seeking a divorce simpler and easier than previously.
The no-fault statue allows the spouses to think about the real reasons the marriage did not work out, like money problems instead of looking for a reason that the old law allowed like adultery. Before the no-fault law was placed into effect many New York couples felt they were forced to stay together, now they are no longer forced to do that.
Jayson Lutzky, P.C. (http://www.mynewyorkcitylawyer.com/) has been a practicing New York attorney for over 28 years and is experienced in working with no-fault divorce cases, as well as, other types of divorce cases. If you have legal questions about a no-fault divorce issue, then please feel free to call us at 1-800-660-LAWYER or 1-800-660-5299 or visit our office for a free initial consultation.
A New York court ruled against granting additional financial support for an ex-wife who was not working. The New York Law Journal reported in a September 19th, 2011 article that an ex-wife petitioned the court to have her ex-husband support her financially because she was not working and during the marriage he was the primary caregiver.
After applying the spousal support formula and guidelines established under the Domestic Relations Law 236B (5-a), the court ruled that the ex-wife was entitled to $12,500 for monthly maintenance but additional support would be “inappropriate.” The court specifically stated that the ex-wife should not receive additional funds because both the ex-wife’s and children of the marriage’s need were both met by the monthly maintenance sum.
The court did rule that the ex-husband was to pay for the ex-wife’s legal fees since she “lacked sufficient funds of her own to compensate counsel without depleting her limited assets.”
We at the law office of Jayson Lutzky, P.C. (www.mynewyorklawyer.com) are following closely to how the New York courts are deciding on issues that affect our clients. If you have any legal questions or concerns regarding a spousal maintenance, award legal fees, or child support dispute, then please contact our law office at 1-800-660-LAWYER or 1-800-660-5299 today for a free initial consultation.
A New York court ruled against an ex-husband and granted France jurisdiction over a pending child custody dispute, as reported by The New York Law Journal in a September 19th, 2011 article.
The ex-husband argued that his ex-wife had fraudulently obtained a passport for their child and took extreme measures to prevent him from following her to France. The court ruled that the ex-husband could not receive a child custody order in a New York court because of the Uniform Child Custody and Enforcement Act.
The court did grant New York jurisdiction over the couple’s pending divorce case because the ex-husband established that he had met the “durational residency requirements.”
We at the law office of Jayson Lutzky, P.C. (www.mynewyorklawyer.com) are following closely to how the New York courts are deciding on issues that affect our clients. If you have any legal questions or concerns regarding a child custody dispute, then please contact our law office at1-800-660-LAWYER or 1-800-660-5299 today for a free initial consultation.
A family law court determined that an adopting couple had to obtain a certification that they are qualified adoptive parents despite the private arrangement with and judicial consent of the biological mother. According to the report in the New York Law Journal on September 6, 2011 in the matter of Joanna K., Ac-705, the adoptive parents petitioned for a waiver for the certification requirement over a year after assuming physical control of the child.
Although the biological mother approved the judicial consent for adoption, the legislature amended the requirements for adoption, stating that the adopting parents require a form of certification to adopt the child, despite private arrangements made with the mother. The court ruled that the petitioners, “failed to comply with the statutory perquisites for accepting custody of the child.” The court believed that because of this, it could not retroactively waive the certification requirement for the adoption.
Despite private arrangements, potential adoptive parents are required to obtain certifications declaring them fit to be adoptive parents. Failure to complete this certification and obtain the proper paperwork may jeopardize one’s potential adoption.
Jayson Lutzky has been a practicing New York attorney for over 28 years. He is experienced in getting the best results for his clients who are facing family law issues such as divorces, child custody, and child support issues. If you are facing a family law issue, then contact our law office or visit our website at http://www.mynewyorkcitylawyer.com/ for a free initial consultation.
In a case review published in the New York Law Journal on September 9, 2011, a Long Island judge ruled that a young girl’s biological father cannot be ruled the legal father or caretaker. The biological father of the girl, referred to as MB, filed suit to officially establish his paternity claim. Judge Eisman rejected the claim on the grounds that MB waited too long to file suit and that the current male caretaker, RB, showed extreme devotion to the child throughout her life.
The confusion arose several years ago as the mother, referred to as AH, simultaneously maintained a relationship with MB and RB, with both men unaware of the other’s existence. When the child was born, RB became the primary caretaker. MB maintained he was unaware of the child’s existence for several years and did not actively pursue an interest until a DNA test in February 2007 confirmed that MB was the child’s father. After becoming aware of the child’s existence, MB and RB then became aware of each other and MB filed suit to become the girl’s legal father and caretaker.
The court determined that following the doctrine of equitable estoppel, RB was the legal father of the child, as he had invested significant resources into the child’s welfare and showed serious emotional attachment. Equitable estoppel states that a party may lose its legal status if it waits too long to file suit or claim rights. The presiding judge believed that the child undoubtedly believed that RB was her father and found it unfair to remove him from her. MB’s attorney said that he will appeal the decision given MB’s unawareness of the child’s existence.
Jayson Lutzky has been a practicing New York attorney for over 28 years. He is experienced in getting the best results for his clients who are facing family law issues such as divorces, child custody, and child support issues. If you are facing a family law issue, then contact our law office or visit our website at http://www.mynewyorkcitylawyer.com/ for a free initial consultation.
New York officials are on the search for a Queen’s woman who abducted all eight of her children who were living in foster care, reported the New York Times in a September 20th, 2011 article.
The eight children, seven boys and one girl, ranging from the age of eleven months to eleven years old, all have a common bond. Besides having the same parents, all eight of the children have the same name, Nephra Payne. Reportedly the children are all named after their father and each have a different middle name that they go by.
The New York Police Department has issued warrants for both of the parents’ arrests. The couple used to live in South Carolina and officials are assuming that they may try to head that way. At the time of the article it was unclear as to why the children had been placed into foster care.
If you have any legal questions regarding a family law issue, then please contact the office of Jayson Lutzky, P.C. for a free initial consultation. You can also visit our website at http://www.mynewyorkcitylawyer.com/ or please feel free to call 1-800-660-LAWYER or 1-800-660-5299
Statements made by highly publicized right-winged religious leader Pat Robinson may have gone a little too far this time for him to be saved, as reported in a September 16th, 2011 New York Times news article.
Mr. Robinson reportedly gave the green light for one of his callers to divorce his wife because she suffered from an extreme case of Alzheimer and could no longer remember her spouse well. The caller stated that it was his friend who was dealing with this issue and that his friend had started to resent God for destroying his spouse. Mr. Robinson replied that he hated the disease and could understand why divorce was an option.
Mr. Robinson’s statements were worsened after his co-host stated that the marriage vows were supposed to be “until death do us part.” Mr. Robinson rebutted stating that Alzheimer was “a kind of death.”
The statements made on Mr. Robinson’s 700 Club morning show has not only angered the religious community but the medical community as well. Studies have shown that although the patient suffering with the disease may not remember the specifics of their spouse, they still feel familiar with them. This familiarity creates a sense of comfort and can help the patient live longer than if the patient was placed into medical care.
Jayson Lutzky has been a practicing New York attorney for over 28 years. He is experienced in getting the best results for his clients who are facing family law issues such as divorces, child custody, and child support issues. If you are facing a family law issue, then contact at 1-800-660-LAWYER or 1-800-660-5299 or visit our website at http://www.mynewyorkcitylawyer.com/ for a free initial consultation
Your Miranda’s rights may soon have to have an additional statement to it, “and anything you post on your Facebook.” More and more courts are accepting information from people’s Facebook accounts as evidence in support of a legal suit, as reported by an October 1st, 2010 New York Times article. The New York State Bar [...]
The New York court system as always taken a harsh approach on disciplining juveniles who have found themselves in the legal system, but the chief judge may soon be softening the system, as reported in a September 20th, 2011 New York Times article. In New York juveniles especially those who are closer to the age [...]
Remarks made by television religious host Pat Robertson on divorcing a spouse who has Alzheimer has sparked a great debate, as reported by the New York Times in a September 16th 2011 article. Although majority of the public appears to be greatly offended by Mr. Robertson some people in the medical field are coming to [...]
Cohabiting agreements are not only used for heterosexuals who wish not to marry but also for same-sex couples, as reported in an August 1st, 2011 New York Law Journal article. Although New York legalized same-sex marriages in July, many same-sex couples do not wish to make the ultimate leap into marriage yet. While others who [...]
A law firm retained by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kansas City found that the diocese failed to respond to sexual abuse claims against its own priests, as reported in a September 1, 2011 New York Times article. Accusations have been levied against Rev. Michael Tierney, who is thought to have sexually abused minors and [...]
Iowa legalized same-sex marriage for four whole hours, as reported in a September 1st, 2011 New York Times article. A lower court judge in Iowa ruled the state banned on same-sex marriages was unconstitutional and overturned the state law. Word of the law being overturned spread fast and many same-sex couples rushed to the county [...]
Losing one’s spouse comes with additional financial woes on top of the emotional. According to a New York Times article published September 3, 2011, the recently widowed may be more prone to falling into financial pitfalls. The death of a spouse can leave many financial issues left unattended, and women often take on these concerns. [...]
Feminists around the world are asking whether or not China just took a huge step backwards? According to a September 7th, 2011 New York Times published article, China has reinterpreted a 1980 Marriage Law bill. The bill is now read to state that in the event a married couple divorces, any real property purchased prior [...]
A New York Family Court found that it was in the best interest of the child to have the mother’s parental rights terminated, as reported by the New York Law Journal in an August 15th 2011 article. The mother and the maternal grandmother of the child both petitioned the New York Family Court in an [...]
Cohabitation agreements are becoming more of the norm in today’s society, as reported in an August 1st, New York Law Journal article. Roughly 40% of adults in the U.S. have lived with a significant other for an extended period of time without receiving any of the benefits of being married. Additionally, a, recent AARP study [...]
When forming a cohabitation agreement there are a few issues that must be addressed in the document to protect the parties best interest, as reported in an August 1st, 2011 New York Law Journal article. One issue is deciding what terms and conditions will lead to the termination of the contract. The courts view statements [...]
The economy has made an impact on society across the board, including on the average family’s living arrangement. Instead of getting married or divorced nowadays, more and more couples are turning to “cohabitation,” mainly because it is cheaper than a wedding or a divorce. However, when in a cohabiting situation there are still rules that [...]
A Brooklyn Family Court judge dismissed a woman’s petition for child custody on the grounds that New York did not have proper jurisdiction, as reported in a September 2nd, 2011 New York Law Journal article. The plaintiff petitioned the New York courts seeking child custody of a child that she mothered with her same sex [...]
Divorce is a life altering event that affects a number of different aspects of a person’s life, and some of these aspects are often overlooked. Once a divorce is finalized it is important to review all of the details of your current status to make sure that you did not forget something. One of the [...]
Under the due process clause, a person who cannot afford counsel may have one assigned to them if they face the potential of losing their life or liberty. This was not the case for Michael Turner, a South Carolina man who was facing a jail sentence for his failure to pay child support but could [...]
You are cordially invited to Bonnie and Charles Bronfman’s party in celebration of their divorce. Divorce, that’s right, a party celebrating the couples’ divorce. But the Bronfmans aren’t the only divorcing couple that has started to follow this new trend, as reported in a May 13th, 2011 New York Times article. Many couples facing a [...]
Sure, facebook can be a great way to stay connected with friends and relatives. But it can also be a great source of evidence for an opposing lawyer in a court of law. In a May 13th, 2011, New York Times article many matrimonial lawyers explained how they were using facebook accounts to hurt the [...]
Same-sex married couples in New York cannot only enjoy the right to marry but now they can enjoy some of the state tax privileges too, as reported in an August 6th New York Times article. New York state tax laws have now been modified to extent tax benefits to those same-sex couples who are married. [...]
New York Family Court denied a divorcing wife an order of protection against her husband, as reported in the New York Law Journal on August 5th, 2011. The wife petitioned the courts seeking an order of protection in an effort to prevent her husband from contacting her. The wife claims that the husband continues to [...]
A new child abuse case has opened New York City’s eyes to the loopholes in the New York adoption system, as reported in a New York Times article on August 25th, 2011. Judith Leekin was charged with child abuse in New York City roughly twenty-years ago, yet after the charges she was still able to [...]
A New York family court ruled in favor of a wife for legal fees in a messy divorce, reported the New York Law Journal on August 6th, 2011. A divorcing wife petitioned the New York family court seeking a divorce on the grounds of constructive abandonment, which the husband neither admits nor denies too. After [...]
A Brooklyn Supreme Court ruled that a divorcing wife was allowed to sue her husband for theft of an academic paper, reported the New York Law Journal in an April 11th, 2011 article. Prior to getting married the couple worked together researching and writing an academic paper in hopes of getting it published. At that [...]
The Department of Social Services brought a petition against father Derrick K in Matter of Joshua J. v. Derrick K (August 18) for neglect of his 4 year old son, Joshua. Joshua was placed with Derrick under Family Court Act 1055. According to the decision, published in the August 26, 2011 “New York Law Journal,” [...]
Courts aren’t any closer to recognizing polygamist’s “spiritual marriages.” Warren Jeffs, a well-known polygamist leader, was sentenced to life in prison on August 9th for sexually assaulting two under-age girls, as reported in an August 10th, 2011 New York Times article. Warren Jeffs argued that under his religious beliefs the under-age girls were his wives [...]
It is said that a mother has a natural instinct to protect her children from any harm. So when Trisha Conlon learned that her ex-husband was living with a woman, Kristine Crushing, who had killed her own two children years ago Ms. Conlon’s motherly instincts kicked into high gear, as reported in a New York [...]
One of the key theories in economics is the ‘supply and demand’ theory, and it appears this holds true in marriage too. In an August 23, 2011 New York Times article, economist apply the ‘supply and demand’ theory towards finding a spouse. Under the supply and demand principle, when something is high demand the value [...]
More and more Italians are making trips to Romania and other European countries, but they are not your typical tourist. They are what Europeans are now dubbing “Divorce Tourists” as reported in an August 14th, 2011 New York Times article. Divorce has been on the rise recently in Italy but under the Italian law, a [...]
A father of three children petitioned the Appellate Division, Fourth Department court in an effort to modify his child support payments. The father was having difficulty finding employment within the scope of his skills, reported the New York Law Journal on May 2nd 2011. The father argued that his “unique talents” required him to broaden [...]
Unmarried parents are becoming a new trend in American and fast. The New York Times reported in an August 16th, 2011 article the number of unmarried American parents has increased significantly since 1970. Currently it is more likely for children to have unmarried parents than divorced ones. Although the parents of the child may be [...]
A class-action suit brought against Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s company for allegedly discrimination was dismissed, as reported in an August 17th, 2011 New York Time article. The lawsuit was brought against Bloomberg’s company for allegedly discriminating against women employees who have returned from maternity leave. The class-action included 65 women employees who all claim that [...]
An ugly divorce leads to the eviction of a family friend, as reported in a July 26th, 2011, New York Times article. Chana and Simon Taub filed for divorce in 2005 and have been fighting over marital assets ever since. Their divorce first gained the public’s attention after the court ruled to divide their current [...]
A New York judge ruled that a party in same-sex union did not have any obligations to the union’s child, as reported in an August 1st, 2011, New York Law Journal article. The same-sex couple entered into a civil union, during which one of the parties adopted his biological niece in 2005 with the other [...]
Most American parents dread having the “birds and bees” talk with their children. But according to a New York Times op-ed article published July 23rd, 2011, it is in the best interest of the family to open the doors of communication. A recent study conducted by Amy Schalet, an assistant professor at the University of [...]
A Vermont bed and breakfast inn is facing hot water after refusing to allow a same-sex couple to use their facility for their wedding. According a July 19th, 2011 New York Times article the couple had made arrangements with the inn to use the location for their fall wedding. However, the inn abruptly canceled the [...]
According to a New York Times article published on July 19th, 2011, President Barack Obama’s views on gay and lesbian rights could be “evolving.” President Obama ran for president promising to be a strong fighter for equality among the gay and lesbian community, and he delivered. Since being in office President Obama added crimes committed [...]
For years determining an appropriate alimony settlement has been a courtroom guessing game that could leave the asking party with more legal bills then spousal support. However, New York in the last year has made significant changes to their marital laws, as reported in a July 3rd, 2011 New York Times opinion’s article. Last year, [...]
The battle for equality rages on for same-sex married couples. In a July 16th, 2011 New York Times article, gay rights’ advocates have now turned their attention to gaining equal benefits for same-sex married couples who have a spouse currently serving in the U.S. military. The ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy is expected to be [...]
A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled that a man seeking a divorce could not submit evidence of his “Genius” genes to prove that he should retain majority of the marital assets, as reported by the New York Law Journal in a July 28th, 2011 article. The husband, the founder of Cendant Corporation and [...]
Same-sex couples may be able to marry in New York but these couples still face heavy discrimination, especially those individuals that are immigrants, as reported in a June 28th, 2011 New York Times article. Under federal law, same-sex marriages are not recognized, but gay immigrants face even more discriminations. Currently, gay people and immigrants are [...]
The attorney representing a polygamous family who recently filed a lawsuit spoke out in a July 21st, 2011, New York Times article. Jonathan Turley is presently representing Kody Brown, his four wives, and 16 children in their legal battle to legalize polygamy. Mr. Turley explains in the article that the Browns are not trying to [...]
Since July 24th, 2011 thousands of gay and lesbian couples across New York have been tying the knot. But many are not completely happy with the current law status, as reported in a New York Times article published July 24th, 2011. Many gay rights’ advocates have expressed their concerns regarding the federal government’s view on [...]
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced on July 27th, 2011 that Queens Family Court judge Ronald E. Richter will be the new leader for the New York City welfare agency. The New York Law Journal reported on July 28th, 2011 that Judge Richter will become the new commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) this [...]
Against the city attorney’s wishes, a Queens County Family Court judge ruled to seal the criminal case record on a 19-year-old girl, as reported in a July 1st New York Law Journal article. In 2007 the, then 15-year-old girl, gave birth to a son in her mother’s bathroom. After which, she wrapped the child in [...]
A rainbow flag is now proudly waving outside the entrance of the Resort Casino Hotel in Atlantic City to help promote the opening of their new gay club, as reported in a July 9th, 2011 New York Times article. The casino is commonly known for being the first legal casino to open back in 1978 [...]
Gay rights’ activists are still fighting to gain the right to marry in every state. But one underrepresented group is just starting to gain the media’s attention on their fight to gain the right to marry. And marry. And marry again. Kody Brown is known from the popular TLC television show, “Sister Wives,” which follows [...]
Japan is working towards strengthening the rights of foreign parents who are in international child-custody disputes. Japan’s government is currently working to ratify the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Japan is one of only seven nations who have not joined the convention, which restricts a foreign parent from fleeing [...]
Gay rights’ activists have fought long and hard to legalize same-sex marriages in states like New York. But now it looks like they will be fighting for the right to end their marriage too. A July 3rd, 2011 New York Times article addressed the many issues that same-sex couples are now facing when their marriage [...]
The New York Times reported in a July 11th, 2011 article that a case in the federal appeals court in California is challenging the intent of the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy. This policy implemented by the military back in 1993. The policy allowed gay men, lesbians, and bisexual individuals to actively serve in the [...]
Facebook is the growing social website that promotes reconnecting friends and family through a social media. It is a tool used by many of its users to help find old classmates, family members, and help stay in touch with current friends. But it has also helps reconnect unexpected family members, as reported in a June [...]
As July 24th, 2011 gets closer more judges are saying, “I do” to the duty of volunteering on their Sunday off, as reported in a New York Times article published July 15th 2011. On July 24th, 2011 same-sex couples will be able to register for a marriage licenses. However, only a judge will be [...]
Joe Levin is a New Yorker, a retired member of the Israeli army, a loving husband, a practicing Orthodox Jew, and a private investigator. No, this is not a new Law and Order or CSI spin-off television show. Mr. Levin is an extremely disciplined Orthodox Jewish man who happens to work as a private investigator [...]
Demands from the religious community have run over into the secular world for Aharon Friedman, as reported in a January 3rd, 2011 New York Times article. Mr. Friedman is the tax counsel for the Republicans on the House Ways and Mean Committee and a practicing Orthodox Jew. In the political world, Mr. Friedman is highly [...]
Everyone dreams about winning the lottery. On July 24th, 2011, 764 couples will win the lottery in New York, the matrimonial lottery that is. According to a July 20th, 2011 New York Law Journal article, New York will putting all couples registering for a marriage licenses on July 24th into a large lottery and draw [...]
Social networking has changed a lot of ways people communicate with each other. But now it has even changed the legal system. Many lawyers have started to investigate their clients, witnesses, and parties on both sides of the legal dispute. And now jurors can be add to the list of people to stalk-I mean watch. [...]
Recently housekeepers have been in the news headlines for many scandals. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lovechild to Dominique Strauss-Kahn alleged sexual assault. These high profile personals have found themselves in a lot of trouble dealing with their housekeepers. But high profile persons aren’t the only ones that can get into trouble for misconduct regarding a household [...]
History has been made for the gay rights’ movement! The New York Senate passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages in New York, making New York the largest state to pass the law, as reported in a June 25th, 2011, New York Times article. The Senate passed the law and was signed into affect by Governor [...]
You are cordially invited to Bonnie and Charles Bronfman’s party in celebration of their divorce. Divorce, that’s right, a party celebrating the couples’ divorce. But the Bronfmans aren’t the only divorcing couple that has started to follow this new trend, as reported in a May 13th, 2011 New York Times article. Many couples facing a [...]
Same-sex couples in New York are now entitled to more protections, rights and benefits now that same-sex marriages have been legalized, as reported in a June 28th, 2011 New York Times article. Partners in a same-sex marriage are now entitled, under state law, to automatic state-sanctioned protections and benefits. These benefits include, but aren’t limited [...]
One man is learning the value of paying his bills on time. Twelve days of interest on a missed spousal support payment could equal to over $750,000 owed to his ex-wife, reported The New York Times on June 27th, 2011. The Connecticut Supreme Court ordered Brady W. Dougan, the chief executive for Credit Suisse, to [...]
Gay rights’ activists fought for same-sex couples right to marry and the State of New York allowed it. However, with this new right has come a number of other challenges, as reported in a July 9th, 2011 New York Times article. Before the passing of the same-sex marriage bill, many large corporations and companies in [...]
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo led the campaign to legalize same-sex marriages in New York and his supporters are paying him back, literally. The New York Times reported in a July 16th 2011 article that Empire State Pride Agenda and other gay-rights groups have made large contributions to the Governor’s campaign. Since January, Governor [...]
A Long Island man could be facing up to six months in jail for his failure to uphold his side of a divorce agreement reported the New York Law Journal in a July 1st, 2011 article. As a part of the divorce settlement the ex-wife gave up “certain rights” in the husband’s company, on the [...]
“Brazil is taking over from Thailand as a premier sex tourism vacation spot,” said Kristen Berg, an official of Equality Now, in a New York Times article published on July 9th, 2011. A Georgia based fishing vacation company is facing a criminal investigation and charges for supplying their customers with illegal drugs and underage Brazil [...]
Same-sex couples will be able to obtain a marriage license on July 24th, 2011 but the day falls on a Sunday. No worries! New York City’s clerk offices will still open in celebration of the new law going into effect, reported the New York Times in a July 7th, 2011 article. “This is a historic [...]
Same-sex married couples are now receiving their state rights in New York but federal rights are still being withheld, reported the New York Law Journal in a July 1st, 2011 article. The Defense of Marriage Act, better known as DOMA, is still in affect and defines marriage between a man and a woman. Because of [...]
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was one of the front-runners in politicians who supported New York legalizing same-sex marriages. Mr. Bloomberg gave speeches, lobbied lawmakers, pressured other politicians to vote in favor, held fund-raisers and on July 24th, 2011 will host and preside over one of the first New York same-sex marriage, as reported in the [...]
New York same-sex married couples can breathe a sigh of relief on the issue of their estate planning reported The New York Law Journal in a July 1st, 2011 published article. Before the passing of the bill that legalized same-sex marriages, if a person in a same-sex couple passed away without a will and testament [...]
A New York court recently ruled against a husband who argued that the state of New York lacked personal jurisdictional over him, reported the New York Law Journal on June 6th, 2011. The husband was served a summons from his wife while he was visiting New York in October. The husband attempted to argue to [...]
Back in the early 1930s, New York was the only state that did not have a waiting period for a couple to receive a marriage licenses. But that was all changed when Jane H. Todd lobbied, successfully, for New York to impose a three-day waiting period for couples seeking a marriage license, as reported in [...]
At the end of a long legal career attorneys generally start sitting behind the judge’s bench instead of standing before it, but not in New York, as reported in a July 5th, 2011 New York Times article. Traditionally, once an attorney decides to stop practicing they put on the long robes fit for only judges [...]
New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. was the only Democrat to vote against passing the bill that legalized same-sex marriages in New York. Mr. Diaz said he voted no because it represented his and his district’s view. However, many of the people in his district disagree with Mr. Ruben, as reported in a New [...]
No more spending money on tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or eating out at restaurants. This may sound like a list that a person would have if they were trying to live healthier or tighten their personal budget. But that is not the case for Thomas M. The Family Court in Clinton County, New York, has [...]
The Justice Department will no longer argue that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is constitutional, as reported in a New York Law Journal article on June 3rd, 2011. The Justice Department ruled that DOMA, a federal act defining marriage as between one man and one woman, violates the equal protection clause by not recognizing [...]
The New York Law Journal reported May 20th, 2011, that the court ruled in favor of the father in the child custody case, McMahan v. McMahan, 000399/05. The father had petitioned for a modification of the child custody order on the grounds that he believed the mother had been acting neglectful towards their two children. [...]
A New York judge ruled that non-payment of legal fees and a break down in the client-attorney relationship were justified reasons for a New York attorney’s removal from a grueling divorce case. The New York Law Journal reported in a June 21st, 2011, article, that attorney Neil R. Cahn of Carle Place was granted his [...]
Same-sex marriage is a well-known political issue without a current resolution insight. This has led some big name companies to take it upon themselves to help equal the benefits for their same-sex married employees reported, The New York Times on May 21st, 2011. While most heterosexual married employees take for granted their ability to add [...]
Could politicians’ actions be linked to the level of their testosterone? That is what some scientists are suggesting, as reported in a June 19th, 2011, New York Times article. Studies have shown that men in high political jobs tend to have a higher level of testosterone and ambition, which could be a linked to all [...]
After a father petitioned the New York Family Court roughly 16 times over the last eight years the presiding Family Court judge has ruled to restricted his ability to petition further on the subject matter, reported the New York Law Journal on May 31st, 2011. The judge stated her reasoning was that the eight years [...]
The typical family picture has changed occurring a June 2nd, 2011, New York Times article. Dr. Matthew Weinshenker, an assistant professor of sociology at Fordham University, stated in the article that the percentage of single-father families has increased 27% in the past decade. Dr. Weinshenker further explained that he believed the increase resulted because of [...]
Gay rights activists are just one vote away from reaching their goal of passing a bill that would legalize same-sex marriages in New York. As reported in a New York Law Journal article on June 16th, 2011, gay right activist have been working hard to persuade the Senate to vote “yes” to legalizing same-sex marriage. [...]
The Supreme Court has repeatedly struck down law after law that treated the genders differently. But one seems to have slipped through the cracks recently, as reported in the opinion section of the New York Times on June 19th, 2011. Under the current immigration laws, if a child is born out of the United States [...]
The New York Law Journal published the verdict in the case, Calautti v. Grados. 31182/10, on May 19th, 2011. This verdict required the ex-fiancé to either return the engagement ring purchased by the plaintiff or reimburse the plaintiff for the value of the ring. The plaintiff won the case based on the argument that the [...]
An Appellate court found itself split on whether a mother would be allowed to move her 6-year-old boy across the country to California against the New York father’s wishes. The New York Law Journal reported on June 3rd, 2011, that the justices were full of strong opinions and emotions regarding the outcome of the case. [...]
Lawyers are expressing concerns about the recently approved no-fault divorce law, including a new formula for judges for determining alimony, the New York Times reports, “Concerns on No-Fault Divorce,” The New York Times, Friday, October 8, 2010. Last year New York State finally adopted what is called the no-fault divorce statute. According to this new [...]
Since 2008 the headlines have been filled with articles discussing, analyzing, and questioning the Ponzi scheme committed by Bernard Madoff. Even with all of the news coverage, no one has been able to truly answer how an ordinary man was able to commit such an elaborate crime for such a long period of time. Diana [...]
History repeats itself. And according to a June 17th, 2011 New York Times article, so does society views-at least on divorce. Recent studies have shown that the numbers of divorces are stabilizing and actually dropping in groups with certain traits. For an example, marriages where both parties are college educated are lower than those marriages [...]
The nationwide class action lawsuit brought against Wal-Mart by 1.5 million women employees was dismissed, as reported in a New York Times article on June 21st, 2011. The Court dismissed the case on the grounds that there was not enough evidence to prove that Wal-Mart had a nationwide policy or practice that led to female [...]
The New York State legislature will vote again whether to legalize same-sex marriages before the end of the legislative session, and different officials and groups are expressing their views on the issue, the New York Law Journal reports. “Cuomo ‘Optimistic’ State Will Legalize Gay Marriage,” New York Law Journal, Wednesday, May 4, 2011.
The New York Times reported on May 19th, 2011, that the average age for when a person gets married is up and the divorce rate is down. Data taken from the Census Bureau Report, released on May 18th, 2011, and a 2009 survey showed the average age for a man to get married is 28 [...]
The ex-wife in the case, Cedeno v. Cedeno, 24696-2008, argued that she was entitled to have her ex-husband cover her attorney’s fees due to their substantial income difference. However, the courts found that the woman’s fees could not be covered because her attorney failed to provide “adequate documentation” of the costs. Her attorney claimed expenses [...]
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