By Randy S. Margulis | Published August 21, 2012 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: Divorce, family law, Tiki Barber | Leave a comment
In 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 over 30 years of practice, I can say the quick answer is almost certainly not. Even couples Read More
Read MoreOther than the death of a parent, there is likely no more disruptive event in the life of a child than a contentious child custody battle waged by parents unable to agree on a healthy parenting arrangement. Historically, the tender years doctrine used by courts presumed a mother, unless proved unfit, was the best caregiver Read More
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