6 Tips for Newly Divorced or Separated Parents Over the Holidays
Holidays are a joyful time filled with laughter and cheer. Whether this is the first time that a couple is spending the holidays apart or they have done it for years, this is a challenging time for families. More importantly, this may mean the first time that parents are celebrating the holidays without their children.…
Read MoreThe School Dilemma
In-person, virtual, or hybrid learning? Whether you are already divorced or are in the process of separating, it is unlikely that the answers to these questions made it into your separation agreement or the divorce negotiations. Of course, there may have been heated discussions of whether to send your children to private or public school,…
Read MoreDating During, and After, Your Divorce
One of the most common questions our attorneys are asked regards dating: namely, when can you start dating again? Some attorneys may suggest that you wait until your divorce is finalized, while others may encourage dating during a divorce so long as there is no introduction to children and the spouses are living separate and…
Read MoreThe Lasting Effects of Maynard v. Hill on the Definition of Marriage
In 1888, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments in Maynard v. Hill, a case that, when reduced to its most basic elements, is about property rights in a divorce. The ruling by the Court, however, made a much wider impact on our understanding of marriage. What the case involved In sum, a…
Read MoreFamilies, Feelings, and Phone Calls: Divorce in the Age of Coronavirus
The last seven months have been trying, for many reasons. In the earliest days of the pandemic, when New York all but shut down entirely, the fear and confusion created almost palpable tensions. People hunkered down together, feeling the weight of uncertainty on their shoulders. Within weeks, the “coronavirus divorce” speculations began: would there be…
Read More“Sometimes People Really Do Grow Apart” – Why Cardi B’s Divorce Is Resonating across the Country
Rappers Cardi B and Offset have been on again, off again for the last four years. Their first breakup was very public, and their reconciliation was, too: Offset allegedly spent $15,000 on a sign made of flowers, which was rolled out onto the stage during one of her headlining performances. So, if you assumed that…
Read MoreBerkman Bottger Newman & Schein Welcomes Three New Associates
Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein just keeps growing! We are very pleased to announce that three new associates, Ariella Deutsch, Ian Steinberg, and Allyson Weinberg, have joined our team of family and divorce attorneys. Ariella comes to the firm with strong experience negotiating and litigating family law and divorce matters. Prior to joining BBNS, Ariella…
Read MoreVirtual Matrimonial Litigation: The Benefits and Challenges of Virtual Court and the Impact on Divorcing Couples
When the coronavirus pandemic hit New York in March 2020, and Court operations came to a screeching halt, litigants and attorneys were left in a state of flux, unsure of how and when Court operations would resume. New divorce actions could not be commenced and those with scheduled court appearances were told that their upcoming…
Read MoreDoes the Real Estate Market Make Now the Right Time to Separate?
As the old adage goes, timing is everything. While there may never be a right time to get divorced, there certainly can be a better time. As the New York Courts have succinctly put it, marriage is an economic partnership. The decision to separate, like winding down any other partnership, comes with its inherent challenges.…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name? For Loving v. Virginia, the Answer Is “Everything”
Richard Loving was a family friend of the Jeters; they both lived in Central Point, Virginia. The Jeters had a daughter, Mildred. She was 11 when she met Richard (who was 17 at the time), and when she was older, she and Richard fell in love. Mildred got pregnant at 18, and she and Richard…
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