Binghamton Lawyer Blog

Oct 10, Helping a Child Adjust to Divorce

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:13:07 -0400

By By KJ DELL'ANTONIA Last week, reader M. asked other readers, divorced parents and children of divorce, to weigh in on the monthly dinners she and her ex-husband have been having with their 4-year-old. M. and her spouse divorced last fall, when their daughter ...

Oct 10, Musical, ‘Divorce,’ Inspired By Her Break-Up Jilted Ex-Wife Produces New

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:13:07 -0400

By julieparise When her husband of 34 years left her for a younger woman, Ruth Ponturo was inpsired to create a new, one-woman cabaret show. It's appropriately titled "Divorce: The Musical."

Aug 15, 85-Year-Olds To Remarry, 50 Years After Divorce

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:03:08 -0400

New York couple remarry 48 years after divorce, lena henderson and roland davis. BUFFALO, N.Y. — They got hitched while still in their teens, divorced 20 years and four children later, and are getting remarried after nearly a half-century apart.

Jul 28, Matrimonial Matters: Fourth Dept. offers decision on no-fault divorce

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:41:03 -0400

By Sara Stout Ashcraft A Decision released June 8 by the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, bears the attention of matrimonial practitioners. Tuper v. Tuper (CA 11-02168) touches on an issue about which there has been a flurry of speculation and differing ... NY Daily Record

Jul 28, Russell Brand Finally Comments On Katy Perry And Divorce

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:41:03 -0400

By mreal197 When Stern asked him point-blank if it the rumors were, in fact, not true, Brand said ” No, that's true, actually.” He said, at the moment, he's trying to enjoy the freedom of being a single man. -Sarah Scroggins, 92.3 NOW/New York ...

Jul 28, Same sex wedding business booming in New York

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:41:03 -0400

By Matt Williams, The Guardian Topics: New York. For some, the payoff has yet to come. A year after gay marriage became legal in New York state, divorce lawyer Daniel Clement's same-sex caseload is still pretty thin. “A blissful marriage is bad for a divorce attorney”, the ...

Jun 15, Grey Divorce A Growing Trend Among Baby Boomers « CBS ...

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:45:41 -0400

By caseyshea9 Baby Boomers, Divorce Rate, Grey Divorce, Marriage, Vows. NEW YORK (CBS) – There is a growing trend among Baby Boomers – divorcing after many years of marriage. Some call it “Grey Divorce.” Debbie Jenkins thought she'd be married ... CBS Pittsburgh

Jun 12, Same-Sex Divorce Recognized By Maryland Court Of Appeals

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:38:25 -0400

By The Huffington Post News Editors (Reuters) - As New York's same-sex couples head to the altar to celebrate their newly won right to marry, they can take comfort in the... Gay Married Couples Cannot Divorce In Nebraska, Judge Rules. A district judge in Otoe County says if you ...

Jun 7, Facebook Divorce: Will Facebook IPO Create Surge Of Silicon ...

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 08:41:40 -0400

By The Huffington Post News Editors Divorce attorney Robert S. Cohen, who has handled high-profile cases for New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and model-actress Christie Brinkley, among others, said the main reason that couples split -- other than infidelity -- is financial ... The Huffington Post | Full News Feed

Jun 7, Is Social Media The New Face Of Divorce? « CBS Pittsburgh

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 08:41:40 -0400

By caseyshea9 NEW YORK (KDKA) – As millions of people get involved with social media, there are some new issues coming to light. The sites ... It's the new face of divorce and whatever you say online can and will be used against you in court. If you're like ... CBS Pittsburgh

Jun 7, Eye On New York: Grey Divorce - Baby Boomers Splitting Up After ...

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 08:41:40 -0400

By ebindelglass There is a growing trend among baby boomers - divorcing after many years of marriage. CBS New York

May 13, No-Fault Divorce In New York: Divorces Drag On Even After Reform

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:17:57 -0400

By The Huffington Post News Editors In 2010, New York became the last state in the country to pass a no-fault divorce law and eliminate the need for one partner to be held responsible for the end of the marriage. Supporters said the law would do away with lengthy trials—reducing acrimony, containing costs and sparing people additional emotional pain. For most divorcing couples in New York, the law has worked as intended

May 13, Seen At 11: The New Face of Divorce. Social Media, Facebook, Tumblr And ... - CBS New York

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:17:57 -0400

It’s the new face of divorce. And whatever you say online can — and will — be used against you in court.

Apr 21, Imputing Income For Child Support

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:01:46 -0400

Matter of Flannigan v. Smith, 90 AD3d 1107 (3d Dept 2011) Father sought a modification of child support alleging he had lost his job. The Court found that the Father had substantial investment assets, was receiving a pension, and interest and dividends from his assets. The Court stated that "...child support is not determined by parent's current financial situation but by his or her ability to provide support." In the Matter of Verrada v. Berrada, 90 AD3d 1192 (3rd Dept 2001) the Court stated "...it would not require children to subsidize a parent's financial decision." The Father petitioned to modify his support obligation stating he was unable to find employment. The Court found that the father had limited his job search, was attempting to start his own business and would only accept full time employment if it paid a substantial salary.

Apr 21, Attorney for the Child

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:01:46 -0400

According to Section 7.2 of the Rules of the Chief Judge,"(2)If the child is capable of knowing, voluntary and considered judgment, the attorney for the child should be directed by the wishes of the child, even if the attorney for the child believes that what the child wants is not in the child's best interests. The attorney should explain fully the options available to the child, and may recommend to the child a course of action that in the attorney's view would best promote the child's interests."

Apr 15, Setting aside a Divorce Settlement

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:25:52 -0400

"Exceptional Situation" needed to set aside a divorce settlement.

Apr 15, Child Support and Sperm Donors

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:25:52 -0400

Should a sperm donor receipt be allowed to sue the donor for child support after the child has been born?

Apr 15, Value a Spouse's degree in a Divorce

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:25:52 -0400

If a spouse obtains a college or advanced degree during the marriage, the degree may be considered marital property and as such can be assigned a monetary value.

Apr 10, Crazy Divorce Laws in England

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:23:42 -0400

In England, People Divorce Over Cold Cuts and Tuna -- Grub Street ... By Kara Baskin The New York Times spotlights Britain's bizarre divorce laws, in which aggrieved spouses are allowed to sue for basically anything. One romance went south when a woman threw away her husband's cold cuts (she said he didn't "appreciate ... Grub Street Boston

Apr 5, Grandparent Custody

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:17:32 -0400

This is an interesting appellate case that was heard in September 2011. In that case, grandparents petitioned the family court for custody of their grandchildren. Interestingly, the natural mother of the children consented to the physical placement of the children with the grandparents. The children lived continuously with the grandparents for over 30 months. In order for grandparents to gain custody of their grandchildren, they must show "extraordinary circumstances". In this case, the Appellate Division stated that the placement of the children with the grandparents, even by consent does not constitute "extraordinary circumstances." Therefore, for the grandparents to keep physical custody of the children they would have to prove "...surrender, abandonment, persistent neglect, unfitness, disruption of custody over an extended period of time or other extraordinary circumstances".

Apr 5, Divorcing the word

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 07:01:27 -0400

Should New York City ban the word "Divorce" from school tests?