Managing Partner Jacqueline Newman’s Book Named a “Best Divorce Book” by O, The Oprah Magazine
Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP is please to announce that O, The Oprah Magazine has selected The New Rules of Divorce – Twelve Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness, written by managing partner Jacqueline Newman, as one of “the best divorce books to help you heal during every stage of the process.”…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do to Prepare for My Divorce, Now That I Have the Time to Focus on It?
As the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the world, and the phrases “social distancing” and “self-quarantining” become household terms across the epicenter of the Coronavirus, namely New York City and its surrounding boroughs, anger and emotions will undoubtably boil over which will inevitably lead to a surge in filings for divorce in the coming…
Read MoreThe Bright Side of Quarantining
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the nation, we have all been forced into unchartered territory. COVID-19 has caused widespread panic and anxiety over the health and safety of ourselves and our loved ones. With salary cuts and layoffs, along with the daily fluctuation in the stock market, everyone is understandably experiencing high levels of stress…
Read MoreDealing with Parenting Time during COVID-19
Tensions are high and we are now living in a world where things are changing by the hour. It was only a week or so ago that you could go to the store, and it was simply recommended that you keep a distance from people. Fast forward to today, and everyone at Costco seems to…
Read MoreCo-Parenting in Quarantine
It is a difficult time. The brevity of that statement belies the complex and novel circumstances that many of us are experiencing. While COVID-19 is now part of our collective psyche, each of us brings forth our own version of what it means, the best way to cope and care for our children. For some,…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Ex uses Covid-19 as an Excuse to Ignore Your Custodial Arrangement
Covid-19, coronavirus, custody, children and complaining all start with the letter “C”: “It’s not my day.” “It’s your day.” “It’s your weekend.” “It’s not my weekend.” “Bring them back.” “Pick them up.” Whatever the pronouncement, what do you do when your ex’s response is “coronavirus,” the code word for “I don’t care”? Do you take…
Read MoreLet’s Not Fight: The Basics of Collaborative Law in New York
Divorce is an emotional process, and it’s pretty normal to feel multiple emotions – anger, fear, rage, anxiety, heartbreak, even numbness – from one moment to the next. While some couples may relish the idea of a good fight when the time for divorce comes, for many people, the idea of prolonged, contentious litigation is…
Read MoreWasteful Dissipation of Assets in Divorce
Divorce is rarely an enjoyable experience. That said, even if a couple has reached a point where they despise one another on a truly nuclear level, it’s usually not the case that one spouse is actively trying to destroy the other for pleasure. Still, couples do find creative ways to express their hurt and sense…
Read MoreBerkman Bottger Newman & Schein is proud to announce induction into TIER 1 of US News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms for Family Law in NYC
We are very happy to announce that Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein has been recognized by US News-Best Lawyers as a 2020 “Tier 1” Best Law Firm in Family Law, in the New York City area. Congratulations to all of our attorneys and support staff for achieving this honor. Three of our attorneys have also been recognized in…
Read MoreThe Necessity of Asset Division in a Divorce
Having the ability to live comfortably in New York City and its surrounding areas requires a certain level of financial health. It’s a perhaps unfortunate reality that anyone living in a major metropolitan area can understand. It takes a little luck and a lot of work to attain your goal of living in a nice,…
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