Most clients are owners of real property which will be divided during the divorce process. The goal of the divorce is to disentangle the parties and separate their finances by the end of the case. There are two ways to do this with respect to real property. Two...
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When Private Arbitration Becomes Public
A recent federal case in New York cautions against failing to pay arbitration awards if the party wishes to keep an arbitration decision out of the public eye. What is Private Arbitration? One of the benefits of private arbitration is the ability to keep disputes...
Should You Live Together During a Divorce?
One of the most common questions asked during a divorce is: should I leave the marital residence? For every case, it will depend on the situation. Committing Abandonment It is a common misconception that if you leave the marital residence, a spouse will be found to...
Can Pets Inherit?
For so many of us, pets are part of the family. Everywhere you go, you likely notice that people bring their dogs along these days; and many pets, such as birds and tortoises, have long life spans. So, you might worry about what will happen to your beloved fur baby...
Best Practices for Attending a Hearing via Zoom
Over the last couple years, the courts have updated their practices regarding hearings and pretrials. Most domestic relations courts are utilizing virtual hearings, whether that is for a pre-trial, settlement conference or trial. Despite doing virtual court...
Frequently Asked Questions About Inheritance and Adoption
As an Estate, Wealth & Succession Planning attorney, I often assist individuals with a variety of matters ranging from basic estate plans to more complex business succession arrangements. Frequently, when assisting families with estate planning or asset...
Who Owns the Metaverse?
Over the course of one year, the number of companies working on the metaverse grew from 200 in July 2021 to more than 500 now, according to a report by market researcher, Newzoo. This may be news to some who thought that Meta owned the Metaverse or was creating its...
Second Circuit Makes It Easier for Employees to Question E-Signatures
Last month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that an employee’s sworn statement that she never electronically signed (or even saw) an arbitration agreement during the onboarding process were, alone, enough to avoid arbitration. This...
Terminating a Marriage: Is a Dissolution Right for You?
What is a Dissolution? For many, the word “divorce” has a built-in negative connotation. This is, in many ways, the product of how society has painted divorce over the years—specifically, as an inherently conflict-ridden and emotional process. To be sure, the divorce...
Riot’s Listening: Valorant Combats Player Toxicity
Riot Games’ (Riot) team-based, first-person-shooter game, Valorant, has received mixed emotions upon its announcement that it will monitor the game’s voice chat. Team-games especially benefit from players being able to communicate throughout the game to strategize and...