Recently, the invalidation of a prenuptial agreement involving millions of dollars made the news in New York. In this case, the court held that the prenuptial agreement at issue was fraudulently induced, because the husband had promised to rip up the agreement once...
Year: 2014
What Are The Legal Grounds For Divorce In New York?
According to Census data, in 2009, more than 46,000 people divorced in New York. On October 12, 2010, New York was the last state to institute no-fault divorce. If you want to divorce your spouse, a Buffalo family law attorney can advise you whether it is in your best...
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Welcome the blog for the Law Office of Linda M. DiPasquale. I serve clients in Buffalo and throughout the Greater Niagara region in all matters of family law. I have been providing honest and compassionate counsel for families in transition for 25 years.Through this...
What Kind Of Property Is Excluded From Equitable Distribution Under New York Law?
In New York, marital property is divided in accordance with the principle of equitable distribution of property, unless the parties agreed on a different division of property in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. Both parties are entitled to their fair share of...
What Is A Child Custody Order And What Role Can Mediation Play In Its Determination?
In many divorce cases, custody over the children is one of the most hotly contested issues. A court custody order gives the responsibility for a child's care, control and maintenance to one or both of the parents or to someone else. A Buffalo child custody lawyer can...