Legal Consequences of Failing to Update a Will in New York Post-Divorce
Divorce represents a significant shift in personal and financial circumstances. Despite this major shift, many individuals do not revisit their estate plans after ending their…
Seven Divorce Mistakes That Can Cost You Time, Money, and Custody in New York
Divorce is rarely easy, and in New York, the process can be both emotionally and financially challenging. Many individuals make avoidable mistakes that prolong the proceedings,…
My Spouse Gave Me a Sexually Transmitted Disease: Is It Domestic Violence? Does It Impact My Divorce Agreement?
A recent ruling by a judge in New York state determined that giving your spouse a sexually transmitted disease (STD), also known as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), is a…
Securing Parental Rights Early: When to File for Parentage in NY and Why It Matters
A Judgment of Parentage offers benefits over both Acknowledgments of Parentage and Adoption Orders for many New York parents. But when you file for Parentage can make all the…
Petitioning for a Pre-Birth Judgment of Parentage: The Legal Process in New York
Effective February 15, 2021, the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) has legalized gestational surrogacy in New York. In addition to key legal protections, the CPSA also secures a…
Gestational Surrogacy in New York: 3 Pathways to Legal Parentage
Legal Surrogacy in New York Before the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) went into effect in 2021, gestational surrogacy was not legal in New York. Now, the CPSA secures a legal…
Who Keeps the Engagement Ring?
The traditional present during the engagement period most commonly gifted is the engagement ring. The ownership status of the engagement ring is an issue that commonly arises when…
Are Divorce Records Public in New York?
Issues about confidentiality often arise during and after a divorce proceeding. A common issue is whether divorce records are public in New York state. The answer is typically no,…
Digital Domestic Violence in New York State: From Text Messages to Tracking Apps
In the digital age, domestic abuse does not always involve physical harm. Increasingly, abusive partners use various forms of technology, such as smartphones, AirTags, and Ring…
Preparing for the Preliminary Conference: What to Expect in New York Divorce Court
For many, the preliminary conference is the first time their divorce feels “real.” It is the first appearance in the courthouse, the first time they will be on the record, and…