Author Archives: Bryan Salamone

Judge in Custody Dispute Orders Mother to Bottle-feed Infant

There are numerous reasons why a mother might choose to nurse her infant son or daughter. Scientific studies have shown that breast milk offers several potential health and developmental benefits. Many mothers cherish the closeness with their baby and breastfeeding can also help families avoid the high cost of baby formula. Though the decision to… Read More »

Divorce Often Breaks Up Valuable Art Collections

High-net-worth couples going through a divorce often face complex challenges when it comes to the division of marital property. Negotiating the disposition of real estate and financial assets could take months. In some cases, consensus cannot be reached, and a judge decides what is an equitable distribution of the marital estate. Couples who own valuable… Read More »

Would a New York Court Enforce an Adultery Penalty in a Prenuptial Agreement?

Prenuptial agreements can be effective instruments for prospective spouses who want to safeguard their assets and avoid costly conflict if they decide to divorce at some point. New York generally enforces premarital agreements addressing property division and child support terms. However, a document could be thrown out if a spouse’s assent was secured through fraud… Read More »

Why Divorce Filings Heat Up in Late Summer

People often talk about the “dog days” of summer, when many families head off on vacation and others struggle with heat and humidity at home while waiting for school to start up again. Family law attorneys can tell you that another August tradition is an increase in divorce filings. Research proves that this phenomenon exists,… Read More »

Divorcing After Decades: The Complexities of Ending a Long-Term Marriage

The longer a marriage lasts, the greater potential there is for a complex divorce. Over time, personal lives and finances become increasingly intertwined. Consequently, breaking things apart in an equitable manner can be much harder if you’re splitting after a few decades rather than a few years. Even in situations where children are grown, disputes… Read More »

Wait, Cohabitate, Negotiate: The Millennial Approach to Marriage

The oldest Millennials are now older than 40 years old, and even the youngest members of this generation have entered their late twenties. With these Americans now well into the typical marrying years, we have a good idea regarding their approach to the institution of marriage. Trends in millennial marriage reflect other societal changes and… Read More »

Homogamy Nation: High-earning Individuals Frequently Marry Each Other

Technology and travel have broadened people’s horizons over the past few decades, but when it comes to marriage, most people still opt for someone very similar to themselves. Changes in American life over the past few decades have increased the frequency of marriages between high-earning individuals. Sometimes referred to as “homogamy,” the phenomenon of people… Read More »

Is a Sleep Divorce a Precursor to the Real Thing?

From scientific surveys to viral TikTok videos, public discussion regarding “sleep divorces” has exploded over the past couple of years. In these arrangements, couples opt to sleep in different rooms despite the fact that they remain happily married. Many spouses who have taken this step say that they are finally getting the rest they need… Read More »

Dividing Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) in a Divorce

In a divorce, assets acquired by either party while they were wed typically become part of the marital estate that must be divided between the parties. Often, questions over who gets the house or car are the most difficult part of the marriage dissolution process. If you’re going through a divorce, you should remember that… Read More »

Court Awards Costner’s Estranged Wife $129,000 in Monthly Child Support

Children have a difficult enough time when their parents divorce, and a dramatic shift in their daily routine can make the situation even more traumatic. One goal of child support is to order payments that allow young people to maintain the same lifestyle as they enjoyed while their parents were together. Following a contentious proceeding,… Read More »