The Covid-19 pandemic has had numerous effects on divorce litigation. The process now takes longer because courts have been closed for a period of time in New York due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At the current time, litigants in court proceedings in New York do not personally appear in court. Court appearance are handled on Microsoft Teams, a … [Read more...]
Things To Consider When Considering Divorce
The 1970s saw the highest rate of divorce for marriages in America, with rates higher than 5 divorces per every 1,000 Americans. Although divorce rates have generally been in a downward trend since then, the complications and effects from going through a divorce have not been in a generally downward trend. Depending on how people look at it, the … [Read more...]
The Treatment of Dogs In Divorces
Dogs are considered property in the State of New York. Therefore, in a divorce case one cannot obtain custody of a dog. There can be no custody hearings regarding who gets the dog. However, a hearing can be had in a divorce proceeding as to who is entitled to the property ownership of a dog. The Ownership Of The Dog Is A Property Issue Who gets … [Read more...]
Your spouse is committing adultery. What should you do?
Many individuals immediately think about obtaining a divorce. However, although God created men and women in his own image it turns out that human beings are fallible. Before considering a divorce you should consider confronting your spouse and possibly seeking counseling to keep your marriage together. Social media Do not publish information … [Read more...]
Parenting Issues in Divorces
Divorce is a legal process where parents end their marriage. However, parents who have children do not end their relationship with the children. All parents should engage in co-parenting. They should work with each other providing a uniform presentation to their children of how their lives will go on and that their relationships with their parents … [Read more...]
Divorce and the Internal Revenue Service
Many issues can arise after parties are divorced with regard to the filing of their income taxes. In the event you are divorced as of the end of the year you must file your taxes as either being head of household or as being single. If you had entered into a separation agreement you also may file as single or head of household. It should be … [Read more...]
Divorce in Saudi Arabia
My office has been representing clients in divorce cases for approximately 40 years. I recently became aware of how divorces proceed in Saudi Arabia. To protect women's rights the government of Saudi Arabia now allows women to be notified when they are divorced by text messages. Women in Saudi Arabia have very few rights. In Saudi Arabia a … [Read more...]
The Bezos Divorce
Jeff Bezos is considered to be the richest man in the world. He is estimated to have $137 billion in assets. He previously released a statement that he was separating from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Bezos. The Bezos have 4 children together. It had been alleged that Jeff Bezos was having a relationship with another woman, Lauren Sanchez, a … [Read more...]
Amicable Divorce
Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, is getting divorced from his wife. The Bezos' seek to avoid fighting, arguing, anguish and other problems associated with a nasty, drawn out legal battle in a divorce. Is there a right way to get divorced and a wrong way? Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie are trying to do divorce the right way. So what … [Read more...]
Social Security, Workmen’s Compensation and Disability Payment Considered in Spousal Maintenance Award
In a case before Justice Richard Dallinger, who sits in Supreme Court in Monroe County New York, the husband sought to have a social security, disability and workmen’s compensation benefits declared separate property under the New York Domestic Relations Law. He claimed these payments should not be considered income for purposes of giving his wife … [Read more...]
