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  • Financial Advantages Of A Divorce Settlement
    Financial Advantages Of A Divorce Settlement

    There are many reasons for settling financial issues in your contested divorce case. Finality. The negotiations are over. No more back and forth over numbers. No more production of financial records. ...

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  • Child Support & Maintenance Guidelines & Temporary Support Applications
    Child Support & Maintenance Guidelines & Temporary Support Applications

    During a contested divorce case it often becomes necessary to file or to oppose a child support and spousal suppor t (maintenance) application. Obviously one person is seeking support and the other ...

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  • Don't Lie Or Exaggerate On Your Statement Of Net Worth
    Don't Lie Or Exaggerate On Your Statement Of Net Worth

    Nearly every matrimonial client completes the Statement Of Net Worth ("SNW"). This document is a cornerstone and the first piece of assembling financial information for the future resolution or ...

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  • Divorce In Suffolk County During Phase Three
    Divorce In Suffolk County During Phase Three

    Long Island Courts which include divorce cases entered Phase Three on June 26, 2020. As per official court memos to attorneys, Phase Three will increase in person court appearances on a limited basis. ...

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  • Answers To Basic Common NY Divorce Law Questions
    Answers To Basic Common NY Divorce Law Questions

    Here are the answers to the most frequent questions clients ask. Please remember that there are exceptions to everything in the law and that one size does not fit all. However, as a starting point ...

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  • Tax Law Change For Spousal Support
    Tax Law Change For Spousal Support

    As of January 1, 2019 the new tax law does not permit the deduction from income for payments of spousal support, maintenance or alimony unless the obligation existed prior to January 1, 2019 pursuant ...

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