Breaking Up for Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s season is in full swing, it may seem like everyone around you is engaging in romantic activities with their partner. However, for some, this time of year is a…
What Happens To Maintenance & Child Support if my Ex Dies?
Divorce can be a complicated process with uncertain results, especially when it comes to the issues of spousal maintenance and child support. Many married couples structure their…
What Military Medical Providers Need to Know About Adverse Privileging Actions and Quality Assurance Investigations?
The Department of Defense employs civilians, contractors, and service members to provide medical and mental health care to dependents, military members, and retirees/veterans. Of…
Survivor Benefit Plan and Marriage/Divorce
The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is a benefit afforded to military retirees to ensure a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents after the service member dies. The benefit…
What Information is Needed to Draft a Prenup in New York?
Couples anticipating marriage often view a prenuptial agreement as an infringement on their love and trust for one another. However, it’s worth considering that marriage is more…
The FY23 NDAA and its Potential Impacts on the Practice of Law
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) was signed by the President on December 23, 2022. The FY23 NDAA brought about changes that can affect the…
Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel for Home Buyers in 2023?
With the housing market oscillating from a buyer’s market to a buyer’s nightmare throughout the pandemic, many are optimistic that 2023 will give buyers some more leverage as…
Can a Divorced Spouse Collect Social Security from Their Former Spouse?
As you near retirement, you may realize that your ideal life does not include your current partner. This isn’t an uncommon thought, as reports by the U.S. Census Bureau…
Life Estate Deeds in Estate Planning
With a rise in the value of land over the past decade, one’s largest asset oftentimes ends up being their home. While a last will and testament usually cover the transfer of…
Can Moving Out Before a Divorce Cause Problems?
Depending on your living situation, children, and the conditions of a divorce, you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse may consider moving out of the shared home before the divorce is…