New York Law Journal, July 24, 2025 —
In the framework of a divorce case, when divorcing spouses have agreed to joint decision-making (joint “legal custody”) over major decisions affecting their children, there is an intersection, or crossroads if you will, between the principles of joint custody and the payment of “add-on
New York Law Journal, June 26, 2025 —
In this author’s opinion, one of the great disservices that we, as lawyers, are told in law school is the notion that using “legalese,” pseudo-Latin prose, and/or long-winded lawyer sounding words and grammar somehow puts our ability to convey a written point in a
New York Law Journal, May 22, 2025 —
In my commercial litigation days, I recall marathon preparation sessions with witnesses before depositions. Often times, I heard far too much emphasis being placed on the “I don’t recall” answer, i.e., if your witness is faced with a challenging question, he or she can always
This edition of Attorney Spotlight highlights one of our valued New York City colleagues in Blank Rome’s Matrimonial & Family Law group: Dylan Mitchell.
Dylan has been practicing law for nearly 30 years and is a valued member of our Matrimonial & Family Law team. He is
When we think about a marriage on the rocks, or one that is perhaps nearing its final moments, we often paint a picture of frequent, rancorous disagreements and yelling between the two parties involved. It is easy to assume that these are the sounds of a failing and soon-to-be-terminated union, but
New York Law Journal, April 25, 2025 —
Our artificial intelligence overlords tell us that in America we have a “death-denying culture.” Translation: generally speaking, death is a topic that is presumptively uncomfortable, swept under the rug, and not talked about in this country.
When you draft a separation agreement in a
New York Law Journal, March 27, 2025 —
During a divorce one or both spouses may feel compelled to establish within their community of family and friends the “why,” i.e., each spouse’s explanation as to why the marriage broke down. This is particularly relevant in American culture which, regrettably, can be quick to
For this edition of Attorney Spotlight, I am proud to feature one of my esteemed Los Angeles colleagues in Blank Rome’s Matrimonial & Family Law group: Jacqueline Combs.
A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Chapman University School of Law, Jackie has proven to
New York Law Journal, February 14, 2025 —
When you utter the words “prenuptial agreement” to a matrimonial lawyer, more often than not you might instantly feel a sense of dread in the air. Some matrimonial lawyers are so adverse to prenuptial agreements that they tell me “I won’t do them anymore”. Other
In any relationship, especially marriage, managing expectations is crucial for achieving and maintaining overall success with your partner. Expectations are dynamic and play a significant role in our lives, defining who we are and shaping our relationships. These expectations come in various forms and magnitudes, influencing how we interact with our