LJN Newsletters

  • The Marital Residence: A Complex Financial Asset

    In the article "Thinking About Settlements: Should Retirement Plans Be Discounted for Taxes?" published in the June issue of New York Family Law Monthly, I explained that retirement plans are complex assets, comprised of both tax-deferred (asset) and taxable (liability) components. Because of this complexity, I explained that the true value of these assets is context-dependent and closely tied to the financial situation of the ultimate owner. Attempting to divide these assets equitably in the one-dimensional environment of the yellow legal pad is not without peril.

    September 01, 2003Carl M. Palatnik

  • Should Forensic Psychologists Make Custody Recommendations?

    Part Two of a Two-Part ArticleIn last month's article, we explained that divorce psychology remains in its infancy, and that, given the extreme complexity of the psychological issues at hand in custody matters, it is no surprise that our discipline in this area is evolving. However, that does not mean there are not real problems at hand. This month's article continues the discussion about the debate currently surrounding certain developmental theories that are often the central underpinnings of custody recommendations.

    September 01, 2003Jeffrey Wittmann, Ph.D

  • Valuation of Marital Property: A New Twist

    'Overreaching' Added to Case Law Justice Anthony J. Falanga of the Supreme Court, Nassau County has added another twist to the case law fixing dates for the valuation of marital property when a previous action for divorce is abandoned.

    September 01, 2003Janice G. Inman

  • Index

    A comprehensive list of key cases discussed in this issue.

    September 01, 2003ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Landlord & Tenant

    Cases of importance to your practice.

    September 01, 2003ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Real Property Law

    Cases of importance to your practice.

    September 01, 2003ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Development

    Cases of importance to your practice.

    September 01, 2003ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Hidden Defects in Title

    All About the 'New Predatory Lending Law' Hidden defects in title are one of the nightmares of the title insurance industry - as well as one of the protections that make the purchase of title insurance the more alluring. Although only experience may supply the ultimate answer, there is a possibility that the new "predatory lending law" in New York will generate lurking infirmities in titles devolving through mortgage foreclosure actions that may render tenuous the issuance of insurance on such properties.

    September 01, 2003Bruce J. Bergman

  • So Far So Good for the Legal Industry

    It's been a dramatic year so far for the legal industry, with signs of improvement evident, according to Hildebrandt International's mid-year report. The company provided a summary of the report for Law Firm Partnership & Benefits.

    September 01, 2003ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |