By Randy S. Margulis | Published July 29, 2024 | Posted in Adultery | Tagged Tags: adultery, custody battles, Divorce, law | Comments Off on Move to Repeal New York’s Anti-Adultery Law Reflects Changes in Divorce Standards
For over a century, New York’s penal code has included a surprising and rarely enforced law that designates adultery as a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in jail and a $500 fine. As there have only been a handful of prosecutions for this offense over the past half-century, legislators are working Read More
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Divorce is the end of a marriage, but when children are involved, it’s the beginning of a new chapter: co-parenting. The details of jointly caring for children can be burdensome and contentious, especially when there are hurdles to communication. Fortunately, technology offers a helping hand in the form of online co-parenting apps. These apps act Read More
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Division of property in a New York divorce follows the principle of equitable distribution, which involves making a valuation of each marital asset. This includes each spouse’s retirement accounts. However, unlike a simple bank account, retirement funds may have both present and future values to ascertain. What’s more, division of these accounts may have tax Read More
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When a divorce involves children, one of the most important considerations is parenting time, formerly known as visitation. “The term “parenting time” emphasizes the ongoing and significant role both parents play in a child’s life despite living in separate households. There are two main types of post-divorce parenting arrangements: sole custody and joint custody. In Read More
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