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Cooperatives & Condominiums
In-depth analysis of major rulings.
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Chelsea 19: A Survey
In the 30 months following <i>Chelsea 19</i>, the case has been cited in no less than 22 Appellate Term and Civil Court decisions. This article surveys those decisions
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Retirement Assets for Equitable Distribution
The conclusion of a discussion, begun last month, about a hypothetical divorcing couple. The husband would like to keep all of his retirement savings, 150% of the value of the couple's home, which the wife would like to keep as her own.
The Pitfalls of Imputing Income
Too often, attorneys in Family Law are faced with the problem of proving the existence of extra funds to the court in order to obtain a fair support award.
When Is a Child a 'Child of'' a Deceased Parent?
These days, questions concerning who may be categorized as a "parent" or who is a certain person's "child" must often be answered in the courts, and those answers can have far-reaching consequences beyond the emotional.
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Recent news of importance to you and your practice.
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