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Feminists around the world are asking whether or not China just took a huge step backwards? According to a September 7th, 2011 New York Times published article, China has reinterpreted a 1980 Marriage Law bill. The bill is now read to state that in the event a married couple divorces, any real property purchased prior…

  You are cordially invited to Bonnie and Charles Bronfman’s party in celebration of their divorce. Divorce, that’s right, a party celebrating the couples’ divorce. But the Bronfmans aren’t the only divorcing couple that has started to follow this new trend, as reported in a May 13th, 2011 New York Times article. Many couples facing…

  Sure, facebook can be a great way to stay connected with friends and relatives. But it can also be a great source of evidence for an opposing lawyer in a court of law. In a May 13th, 2011, New York Times article many matrimonial lawyers explained how they were using facebook accounts to hurt…

Courts aren’t any closer to recognizing polygamist’s “spiritual marriages.” Warren Jeffs, a well-known polygamist leader, was sentenced to life in prison on August 9th for sexually assaulting two under-age girls, as reported in an August 10th, 2011 New York Times article. Warren Jeffs argued that under his religious beliefs the under-age girls were his wives…

One of the key theories in economics is the ‘supply and demand’ theory, and it appears this holds true in marriage too. In an August 23, 2011 New York Times article, economist apply the ‘supply and demand’ theory towards finding a spouse. Under the supply and demand principle, when something is high demand the value…

More and more Italians are making trips to Romania and other European countries, but they are not your typical tourist. They are what Europeans are now dubbing “Divorce Tourists” as reported in an August 14th, 2011 New York Times article. Divorce has been on the rise recently in Italy but under the Italian law, a…

A father of three children petitioned the Appellate Division, Fourth Department court in an effort to modify his child support payments. The father was having difficulty finding employment within the scope of his skills, reported the New York Law Journal on May 2nd 2011. The father argued that his “unique talents” required him to broaden…

Unmarried parents are becoming a new trend in American and fast. The New York Times reported in an August 16th, 2011 article the number of unmarried American parents has increased significantly since 1970. Currently it is more likely for children to have unmarried parents than divorced ones. Although the parents of the child may be…

  A class-action suit brought against Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s company for allegedly discrimination was dismissed, as reported in an August 17th, 2011 New York Time article. The lawsuit was brought against Bloomberg’s company for allegedly discriminating against women employees who have returned from maternity leave. The class-action included 65 women employees who all claim…

  Most American parents dread having the “birds and bees” talk with their children. But according to a New York Times op-ed article published July 23rd, 2011, it is in the best interest of the family to open the doors of communication. A recent study conducted by Amy Schalet, an assistant professor at the University…

  A Vermont bed and breakfast inn is facing hot water after refusing to allow a same-sex couple to use their facility for their wedding. According a July 19th, 2011 New York Times article the couple had made arrangements with the inn to use the location for their fall wedding. However, the inn abruptly canceled…

  The attorney representing a polygamous family who recently filed a lawsuit spoke out in a July 21st, 2011, New York Times article. Jonathan Turley is presently representing Kody Brown, his four wives, and 16 children in their legal battle to legalize polygamy. Mr. Turley explains in the article that the Browns are not trying…

  Against the city attorney’s wishes, a Queens County Family Court judge ruled to seal the criminal case record on a 19-year-old girl, as reported in a July 1st New York Law Journal article. In 2007 the, then 15-year-old girl, gave birth to a son in her mother’s bathroom. After which, she wrapped the child…

Joe Levin is a New Yorker, a retired member of the Israeli army, a loving husband, a practicing Orthodox Jew, and a private investigator. No, this is not a new Law and Order or CSI spin-off television show. Mr. Levin is an extremely disciplined Orthodox Jewish man who happens to work as a private investigator…

  Demands from the religious community have run over into the secular world for Aharon Friedman, as reported in a January 3rd, 2011 New York Times article. Mr. Friedman is the tax counsel for the Republicans on the House Ways and Mean Committee and a practicing Orthodox Jew. In the political world, Mr. Friedman is…

Social networking has changed a lot of ways people communicate with each other. But now it has even changed the legal system. Many lawyers have started to investigate their clients, witnesses, and parties on both sides of the legal dispute. And now jurors can be add to the list of people to stalk-I mean watch.…

Recently housekeepers have been in the news headlines for many scandals. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lovechild to Dominique Strauss-Kahn alleged sexual assault. These high profile personals have found themselves in a lot of trouble dealing with their housekeepers. But high profile persons aren’t the only ones that can get into trouble for misconduct regarding a household…

  You are cordially invited to Bonnie and Charles Bronfman’s party in celebration of their divorce. Divorce, that’s right, a party celebrating the couples’ divorce. But the Bronfmans aren’t the only divorcing couple that has started to follow this new trend, as reported in a May 13th, 2011 New York Times article. Many couples facing…

  Same-sex couples in New York are now entitled to more protections, rights and benefits now that same-sex marriages have been legalized, as reported in a June 28th, 2011 New York Times article. Partners in a same-sex marriage are now entitled, under state law, to automatic state-sanctioned protections and benefits. These benefits include, but aren’t…

  One man is learning the value of paying his bills on time. Twelve days of interest on a missed spousal support payment could equal to over $750,000 owed to his ex-wife, reported The New York Times on June 27th, 2011. The Connecticut Supreme Court ordered Brady W. Dougan, the chief executive for Credit Suisse,…

  Gay rights’ activists fought for same-sex couples right to marry and the State of New York allowed it. However, with this new right has come a number of other challenges, as reported in a July 9th, 2011 New York Times article. Before the passing of the same-sex marriage bill, many large corporations and companies…

  A Long Island man could be facing up to six months in jail for his failure to uphold his side of a divorce agreement reported the New York Law Journal in a July 1st, 2011 article. As a part of the divorce settlement the ex-wife gave up “certain rights” in the husband’s company, on…

  “Brazil is taking over from Thailand as a premier sex tourism vacation spot,” said Kristen Berg, an official of Equality Now, in a New York Times article published on July 9th, 2011. A Georgia based fishing vacation company is facing a criminal investigation and charges for supplying their customers with illegal drugs and underage…

  A New York court recently ruled against a husband who argued that the state of New York lacked personal jurisdictional over him, reported the New York Law Journal on June 6th, 2011. The husband was served a summons from his wife while he was visiting New York in October. The husband attempted to argue…

Back in the early 1930s, New York was the only state that did not have a waiting period for a couple to receive a marriage licenses. But that was all changed when Jane H. Todd lobbied, successfully, for New York to impose a three-day waiting period for couples seeking a marriage license, as reported in…

  At the end of a long legal career attorneys generally start sitting behind the judge’s bench instead of standing before it, but not in New York, as reported in a July 5th, 2011 New York Times article. Traditionally, once an attorney decides to stop practicing they put on the long robes fit for only…

  A New York judge ruled that non-payment of legal fees and a break down in the client-attorney relationship were justified reasons for a New York attorney’s removal from a grueling divorce case. The New York Law Journal reported in a June 21st, 2011, article, that attorney Neil R. Cahn of Carle Place was granted…

  Could politicians’ actions be linked to the level of their testosterone? That is what some scientists are suggesting, as reported in a June 19th, 2011, New York Times article. Studies have shown that men in high political jobs tend to have a higher level of testosterone and ambition, which could be a linked to…

  The typical family picture has changed occurring a June 2nd, 2011, New York Times article. Dr. Matthew Weinshenker, an assistant professor of sociology at Fordham University, stated in the article that the percentage of single-father families has increased 27% in the past decade. Dr. Weinshenker further explained that he believed the increase resulted because…

  The Supreme Court has repeatedly struck down law after law that treated the genders differently. But one seems to have slipped through the cracks recently, as reported in the opinion section of the New York Times on June 19th, 2011. Under the current immigration laws, if a child is born out of the United…

The New York Law Journal published the verdict in the case, Calautti v. Grados. 31182/10, on May 19th, 2011. This verdict required the ex-fiancé to either return the engagement ring purchased by the plaintiff or reimburse the plaintiff for the value of the ring. The plaintiff won the case based on the argument that the…

Lawyers are expressing concerns about the recently approved no-fault divorce law, including a new formula for judges for determining alimony, the New York Times reports, “Concerns on No-Fault Divorce,” The New York Times, Friday, October 8, 2010. Last year New York State finally adopted what is called the no-fault divorce statute. According to this new…

  Since 2008 the headlines have been filled with articles discussing, analyzing, and questioning the Ponzi scheme committed by Bernard Madoff. Even with all of the news coverage, no one has been able to truly answer how an ordinary man was able to commit such an elaborate crime for such a long period of time.…

  History repeats itself. And according to a June 17th, 2011 New York Times article, so does society views-at least on divorce. Recent studies have shown that the numbers of divorces are stabilizing and actually dropping in groups with certain traits. For an example, marriages where both parties are college educated are lower than those…

  The nationwide class action lawsuit brought against Wal-Mart by 1.5 million women employees was dismissed, as reported in a New York Times article on June 21st, 2011. The Court dismissed the case on the grounds that there was not enough evidence to prove that Wal-Mart had a nationwide policy or practice that led to…

    The New York State legislature will vote again whether to legalize same-sex marriages before the end of the legislative session, and different officials and groups are expressing their views on the issue, the New York Law Journal reports. “Cuomo ‘Optimistic’ State Will Legalize Gay Marriage,” New York Law Journal, Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

  The New York Times reported on May 19th, 2011, that the average age for when a person gets married is up and the divorce rate is down. Data taken from the Census Bureau Report, released on May 18th, 2011, and a 2009 survey showed the average age for a man to get married is…

  The ex-wife in the case, Cedeno v. Cedeno, 24696-2008, argued that she was entitled to have her ex-husband cover her attorney’s fees due to their substantial income difference. However, the courts found that the woman’s fees could not be covered because her attorney failed to provide “adequate documentation” of the costs. Her attorney claimed…

  The New York Law Journal published the verdict in the case, Calautti v. Grados. 31182/10, on May 19th, 2011. This verdict required the ex-fiancé to either return the engagement ring purchased by the plaintiff or reimburse the plaintiff for the value of the ring. The plaintiff won the case based on the argument that…

  In today’s economy everyone is looking for ways to cut cost. And one-way could be buying rather than renting a home. A New York Times article published on May 10th, 2011, examined the cost effectiveness of renting over owning a home. The conclusion? It depends. When deciding, a person should look at a two…

  The marriage is over. Bring out the checkbook. Many couples don’t realize the cost that can occur from settling a divorce. Getting both parties to agree and sign the divorce papers is generally the easiest part these days. In a May 4th, 2011, CNBC article the reality of how much a divorce can easily…

  The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) has sparked more controversy over how the House Republicans plan to pay for DOMA’s legal defense. As discussed in a New York Law Journal article, published June 15th, 2011, since February House Republicans have taken it upon themselves to support DOMA. House of Republicans took up the role…

  The New York Law Journal reported in a May 26th, 2011, article that, under New York state family law if a child is removed from a parent by the state, then the parent is entitled to a hearing within three days. This was the case in Matter of Lucina R. v. Tabitha L., NN02585-09.…

  Wiseguys avoid jail time. The New York Times reported in a June 10th, 2011, article “Probation, Not Prison, For Scalpers” that the owners and employees of the website Wiseguys would not be facing jail time for their fraudulent actions. The website owned by Kenneth Lowson and Kristofer Kirsch would purchase large quantities of special…