By Randy S. Margulis | Published August 28, 2012 | Posted in Divorce, Pre-Nups | Tagged Tags: Divorce, prenuptial agreements | Leave a comment
There was a time when prenuptial agreements were the domain of celebrities or the wealthy. Times have changed, and prenuptial agreements are now common for couples of all ages anticipating marriage. Defined under Domestic Relations Law 236 (B) (3), a prenuptial agreement is a legal contract describing ownership and disposition of assets if a marriage Read More
Read MoreIn October 2010, legislation passed in New York to provide an additional ground for divorce. Irretrievable breakdown became the New York version of a no-fault ground for divorce. Although couples could previously divorce without declaring fault through legal separation for a year or more, the new ground enabled couples to move toward divorce with only Read More
Read MoreDivorce, lawyers, legal fees—they go together, right? In the age of the Internet, state-specific legal information is available and courts often make online forms available for those who choose to self-represent. But is it a good idea? In 28 years of practice, I can say the quick answer is almost certainly not. Even couples who Read More
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