The Upstate New York Divorce Law Blog
Equitable Distribution in Childless Marriages
In New York State the equitable distribution of marital property frequently is somewhere in the fifty-fifty range. Courts may vary by a few percentage points, but reviewing the voluminous case law of equitable distribution [Read More]
“No Fault” Divorce Means No Trial
In the short time that New York has had "no fault" divorce there has been precious little caselaw on the subject. However, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, has recently rendered a decision that may [Read More]
Find My Kid’s Phone
Many of the smart phones and electronic devices sold today employ technology that allows the device to be tracked electronically. As we discussed previously in this Blog, this technology has many implications in [Read More]
Some Friendly Holiday Advice
It is that time of the year again. The holidays are here. Or are they the "hellidays"? Too often separated or divorced parents let their conflicts spoil the holiday season for their children. Every [Read More]
Cutting Your Losses
As many of you know, I am a volunteer firefighter. Over the years I have found that periodically my legal training and experience offers lessons for the fire service and conversely my fire service [Read More]
So You Believe In Ghosts
So you believe in ghosts. Judging by the recent success and popularity of television shows such as TAPS, Ghost Adventures, The Dead Files, Ghostly Encounters and The Haunted Collector, you probably are not alone. [Read More]