Whether to enter into a prenuptial agreement, also known as an antenuptial agreement, is an important decision for two individuals who are getting married. A…
When a witness takes the stand in a criminal trial, generally they are required to testify. There are certain confidential relationships under state and federal…
The amendments to Domestic Relations Law §236 are now applicable law since the New York Legislature and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo passed them last…
Many would be surprised to know that, in New York State, adultery is a crime. In addition, adultery is also one of the four grounds…
Although actress Kelly Rutherford’s battle with her ex for custody of their children is widely publicized, custody disputes occur every day to parents who aren’t…
In matrimonial actions, some of your most personal information is brought to light in the courtroom. This information may be used subsequently in proceedings brought…
Nearly everyone has heard of prenuptial agreements and even post-marital agreements. Not everyone, however, may be familiar with cohabitation agreements. These are agreements between those…
As quoted by many sources, the divorce rate hovers around 50 percent for first marriages in this country. Second marriages have an even higher rate…
Interest rates are at historic lows and divorcing couples and people in general are buying and selling homes in increasing numbers. This exasperates the already…