Legal developments, Court Updates, and perspective on Divorce and Family Law in New York.
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Read on browdelaw.com →Since February 2023, Kristen has been tracking the incidence of adults who sexually abuse children in the United States — to test whether commonly held assumptions about predators have any basis in reality. The results are reported weekly on TikTok.
As of late 2022, the New York State Court system has largely returned to in-person meetings. Most judges are holding pre-trial and settlement conferences in person, recognizing that these sessions are more effective in helping parties reach resolution.
Tabloid reports were correct that stay-at-home pressures increased divorce inquiries — a pattern also seen after 9/11. But they were wrong that you couldn't file. Except in New York City, courts outside the five boroughs continued to accept new filings throughout the crisis.
The 2018 Tax Law made a significant difference to anyone paying spousal support. Under the new rules, maintenance payments in agreements signed after December 31, 2018 are no longer deductible by the payer or taxable to the recipient — a major shift from decades of prior practice.
Lawyers in divorce cases work for an hourly rate, billed in tenths of an hour — because contingent fees in divorce are typically prohibited by state law. Understanding how billing works, and what drives costs up, can save you thousands.
Almost nothing gets a client into trouble faster than blogging about their divorce, or posting on social media about their case. Even routine posts about time with the children can be used against you. Kristen explains exactly what to avoid — and why.
These articles are informational, not legal advice. If you'd like to talk through what's happening in your case — or just ask whether Kristen can help — reach out directly.
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