Many people see prenuptial agreements as a poor way to start a marriage because they seem to anticipate its failure. But with nearly 50,000 New York marriages ending in divorce in 2009, getting married without a prenuptial agreement—also called an antenuptial agreement or prenup—can be a risky proposition. A prenuptial agreement is essentially a contract a couple enters prior to…
Many people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, also known as prenups, because celebrities and the super rich routinely get them to protect their wealth when they marry. But another legal contract becoming popular is the postnuptial agreement or postnup. As the prefix post suggests, it is created after the marriage takes place. There are many reasons to create a postnup[CK1].…
In October 2010, no-fault divorce became an option for New York couples seeking divorce. As a result, a Judgment of Divorce can be granted if one party states under oath that the marriage is irretrievably broken down and that both parties reached agreement with respect to child support, spousal support, and other divorce issues. The new no-fault divorce law [CK1]…
In a case that has galvanized attention in Nassau County, Long Island mother Amy Margolis plans to defy a court order by refusing to allow visitation by her children to their father’s home, citing an allegedly violent encounter between her soon-to-be-ex-husband and his live-in fiancée. She is insisting that the children will not visit their father or stay in his…
In June 2011, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill allowing same-sex marriage[CK1] in New York. With this new law, many gay couples are enthusiastic about having a right previously reserved for straight couples. But while they now have the advantages of marriage, such as joint property and spousal rights, they also face the challenges of marriage, including…
Rather than face their fears, many unhappily married people justify staying trapped in a dysfunctional situation. They let fears about money, the children, and changing the family dynamic paralyze them into inaction. But there can also be costs to staying put, such as the following: Marital bickering and fighting creates a tense atmosphere affecting the whole household A miserable marital…
What do Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, and Tiger Woods have in common? They all experienced the distress and pain of very high-profile, public divorces. While divorce is difficult for the average married couple, it is even more challenging for divorcing celebrities[CK1] . The public is naturally curious about celebrities and intrigued with every detail of their private lives. So when…
Your marriage is over—or is it? While going your own way would mean a clean break, there are advantages to staying married but separate. Do you wonder if legal separation could be right for you? As the largest Long Island firm focused solely on family law, Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C. handles divorce issues every single day. We craft…
If a family law attorney says he or she can handle your divorce fast, and on the cheap, you found the wrong attorney. Divorce is considered one of the most stressful and momentous events in life. Decisions made and actions taken during divorce dictate your future—and that of your children. Never shortchange long-term prospects by hiring fast-talking, poor-performing legal help.…
Finding out your spouse is dating someone else is upsetting to learn on Facebook, but it happens. Flirting with an old flame—or a new one—via email, texts, or tweets happens, too. If you believe you cannot be found out, think again. Next time it might be you. With the passage of the no-fault divorce ground last year, New York residents…