Blog Posts in February, 2007
Posted on Feb 22, 2007 By Brian Perskin
Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York. Maria A. ALTIERI, Respondent, v. Lawrence J. ALTIERI, Appellant. Dec. 28, 2006 Before: PETERS, J.P., MUGGLIN, ROSE, LAHTINEN and KANE, ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2007 By Brian Perskin
Even Judges get it wrong. That is why it is important to hire a New York Divorce Lawyer that knows the law, read the following and learned how many Judges in New York get it wrong. OPINION OF THE ...
Continue reading "Half the House ?" »
Posted on Feb 15, 2007 By Brian Perskin
Trial Judges in New York constantly make mistakes. Basic principles of equitable distribution are not followed. I have found that at least the appellate division gets it right. You should always ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2007 By Brian Perskin
Remember, when you are going through a divorce , you are entitled to full discovery of all businesses and assets. A recent decision by Judge Drager was upheld by the appellate division. Discovery is ...
Continue reading "Everything is in Play. Maybe you should settle?" »
Posted on Feb 14, 2007 By Brian Perskin
J. Benjamin Stevens in his South Carolina Family Law Blog compiled a list of some common mistakes people make during a divorce. In New York, couples getting divorced make these mistakes over and over. ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2007 By Brian Perskin
The first issue is often the easiest. In the vast majority of case, marital property is equally divided in New York. New York public policy values the contributions of a wage earner and a homemaker ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2007 By Brian Perskin
Most people have heard about prenuptial agreements , but far fewer are familiar with postnuptial agreements. Even if you have been married for many years, it's never too late to enter into an ...
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