A new law has recently gone into effect in the State of California. The purpose of this new statute is to clarify when during the course of sexual relations "yes" means "yes". This California law sets up requirements for colleges with regard to the procedures for looking into allegations of improper sexual conduct. This California law was … [Read more...]
Guardianship Attorney
Guardianship, in the State of New York, refers to proceedings to help individuals who are either in declining health, are unable to take care of their personal needs and/or financial needs, or who have been taken advantage of by third parties, fraudsters, friends, neighbors, or other loved ones. The purpose of a guardianship proceeding is to help a … [Read more...]
Foreclosure Sale During A Divorce
Today's video blog we talk about how a court recently decided regarding a home in foreclosure during a divorce proceeding: Elliot S. Schlissel, Esq. can be reached at either 516-561-6645 or 718-350-2802, or by email to schlissel.law@att.net. … [Read more...]
Should You Get A Prenuptial Agreement
On today's video blog we address the question of whether you should get a prenuptial agreement before entering into a marriage: Elliot S. Schlissel is a family law attorney. He can be reached at 1-800-344-6431 or by email at elliot@sdnylaw.com … [Read more...]
Criminal Court Order of Protection
On today's video blog we discuss criminal court orders of protection in New York: Elliot S. Schlissel is a family law attorney. He can be reached at 1-800-344-6431 or by email at schlissel.law@att.net … [Read more...]
Children Found to Be Abused and Thereafter Returned to The Parents
Judge Lillian Wan sitting in the Family Court in Kings County had a case before her brought by the Administration for Children's Services (hereinafter referred to as "ACS"). ACS alleged the parents had abused their child, Maria. A second action was also brought derivative of the first action claiming the sister had been abused too. Fact Finding … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Understanding Prenuptial Agreements under New York Law
Elliot S. Schlissel is a family law attorney. He can be reached at 516-561-6645 or by email at elliot@sdnylaw.com … [Read more...]
The Problems with Do It Yourself Divorces
Elliot S. Schlissel, Esq. can be reached at 1-800-344-6431, or by email at: schlissel.law@att.net … [Read more...]
Prenuptial Agreements and Social Media Issues
The standard prenuptial agreement which has been utilized by lawyers in New York for more than a hundred years usually deals with financial issues. The issues involve how much, if any, spousal maintenance there will be in the event of a divorce. How property will be equitably distributed in divorce situations? What is separate property and what is … [Read more...]
Setting Aside a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common in marriages. This is especially true in second marriages. Individuals who have gone through difficult divorces in their first marriage are more likely to desire to have a prenuptial agreement to simplify matters should they divorce in their second or third marriages. Form Documents and Internet … [Read more...]
