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Divorcing a Spouse Charged with a Crime

Divorcing a Spouse Charged with a Crime

Huma Abedin’s new book, Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds, was recently released. One of the topics in the book is Abedin’s divorce from high profile former Congressman and former New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, who pled guilty to sexting an underage girl (the actual...

Service of Divorce Papers Need Not Be a Surprise

Service of Divorce Papers Need Not Be a Surprise

A recent news report alleges that when Dr. Dre’s (also known as Andre Young) wife, Nicole Young, recently filed new documents in their divorce, Dr. Dre was served while at the cemetery burying his grandmother.
Dre and his wife filed for divorce in 2020. His wife is now suing him for...


International Divorce: What You Need To Know

International Divorce: What You Need To Know

If you or your spouse is not an American citizen and/or you were married in another country or live in another country, you may wonder what your options are when it comes to divorce. Must you divorce where you are living? Can you get a divorce in the U.S? These are important issues, and an attorney...

8 Things You Need to Know About Judges for Your Divorce Case

8 Things You Need to Know About Judges for Your Divorce Case

The judge is the person who will be making all the decisions in your litigated divorce case, so of course, you realize they hold a great deal of significance in your case and your life. However, there are probably quite a few things you might not be aware of that impact how judges view the cases...

10 Drawbacks of Alternative Dispute Resolution Divorce

10 Drawbacks of Alternative Dispute Resolution Divorce

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration are extremely popular methods for resolving a divorce. These methods can offer many benefits. They are often less expensive than going to trial, they encourage cooperation, they may be faster than a...

Transmutation and Commingling of Separate Property

Transmutation and Commingling of Separate Property

An important distinction in New York divorce law is the difference between separate property and marital property. Property that is determined to be separate is not divided as part of the divorce. Instead, it remains in the hands of the spouse who has ownership.
Marital property is property...

Divorce and Multi-Location Spouses

Divorce and Multi-Location Spouses

It is more common than ever before for couples and families to live in more than one place. Perhaps you have homes in several countries and divide your time amongst them. Or you may spend time at homes in two or more states. Another common scenario involves separation. You and your spouse may have...

Incapacitation or Death of a Spouse During A Divorce

Incapacitation or Death of a Spouse During A Divorce

They say nothing is certain other than death and taxes, but while taxes are definitely part of the divorce process, death normally is not. If your spouse dies or becomes incapacitated during your divorce case, it certainly changes your path forward. There are important considerations to keep in...

Managing Business and Charities Together After Divorce

Managing Business and Charities Together After Divorce

Bill and Melinda Gates’s divorce announcement was headline news with much attention about how they would divide their fortune. The couple has not disclosed the details of the asset division, but it is reported that Melinda French Gates could receive more than $62 billion. In addition to...