In our previous article, we tackled the importance of engaging the service of an experienced New York lawyer in the drafting and execution of the prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement may be a agreement that will not, only, save you money, but can also save your business. In this prior
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Recognition and Enforcement of a Foreign Divorce Decree in New York
Recognition and enforcement of a foreign divorce decree in New York is via the process of domestication of the foreign divorce decree. A foreign divorce decree may undergo a process of domestication which involves the recognition and enforcement of the foreign divorce decree. In short, recognition is when a court
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Continue readingInternational Divorces in New York Courts: Grounds for Divorce in New York
In New York, a divorce may be granted by a New York Family Court based on a mutual agreement of separation, an order of separation by a New York court, for “Fault” attributable to the other spouse or for No-Fault Grounds. A New York court may not grant a divorce
Continue readingHearings Necessary in New York Child Custody Disputes
In a significant change in adjudicating New York child custody disputes, the New York’s Court of Appeals recently ruled that, in most cases, NY child custody and visitation orders should, only, be made after the parties have been given the right to a full evidentiary hearing before a New York
Continue readingHiring a New York Divorce Lawyers for International Divorces in New York Courts
Our law firm’s New York attorneys handle many divorce and family matters for our international clients. The major issues that arise are, typically, jurisdiction of the New York courts, service of process and the grounds for the New York divorce. We wrote an article on the Grounds for a New York
Continue readingNew York Divorce: Residency Requirements and Permissible Grounds for Divorce in NY
Prior to filing for a divorce in New York, you must meet the residency requirement as outlined in New York’s Domestic Relations Law, and you must have a legally acceptable ground for the divorce in New York. Domestic Relations Law § 230 outlines the residency requirement that parties seeking a
Continue readingDrafting a New York Prenuptial Agreement
In light of the impending divorce of superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, now is a good time to become re-acquainted with what a prenuptial agreement is and what can and cannot be included in a New York prenuptial agreement. A New York prenuptial agreement is: a contract between future
Continue readingFiling a Contested Divorce in a New York City or County Family Court
If you and your spouse have decided to amicably part ways, you may simply want to consider filing for a New York uncontested divorce. An article on the uncontested divorce procedure, in New York, can be found at: Grounds for Divorce in New York State Courts. An attorney is needed,
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