What Are New York's 'Hot Topics'?

In June, Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye appointed a Matrimonial Commission charged with reviewing the state of divorce law in New York and recommending reforms. The group, chaired by Appellate Division Associate Justice Sondra Miller of the Second Department, is made up of 32 members appointed in April. The Committee is holding several public forums at which groups and individuals involved in matrimonial matters can air their views on how best to improve New York's system in order to reduce the emotional and financial hardships of divorce. In this special issue, we give you an overview of some of the issues that have been raised before the Commission in the two listening sessions held thus far in New York City and Albany.

16 minute read November 30, 2004 at 08:40 AM
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Janice G. Inman
What Are New York's 'Hot Topics'?

In June, Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye appointed a Matrimonial Commission charged with reviewing the state of divorce law in New York and recommending reforms. The group, chaired by Appellate Division Associate Justice Sondra Miller of the Second Department, is made up of 32 members appointed in April.

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