Divorce

One of the most common concerns people have when divorcing isn’t necessarily about the divorce itself, but the blowback they might experience when others learn about it. Whether a divorce is caused by bad behavior by one or both spouses, or simply a couple falling out of love after a promising … [Read more...] about “Rabbi To The Stars” Loses Congregation After Five Divorces

A New York hedge fund manager and his new wife have taken the unusual step of securing restraining orders against his ex-wife after she posted a series of threats against them on Facebook. Josh Resnick, a managing partner at Jericho Capital and an early investor in Google, and his wife Danyelle … [Read more...] about Socialite Ex-Wife Hit With Contempt Charges For Social Media Threats In Queens

A New York socialite with a penchant for horses and Real Housewives pals may have struck gold when she sought to have her divorce agreement rescinded and the judge realized that her ex-husband had never even signed it. Instead of paying out $5M a year for 12 years, as ordered after the couple’s … [Read more...] about Not Signing On The Dotted Line May Cost Sugar Exec Millions In Queens

Anthony Zappin likely had no idea how substantially his life would change when he decided to represent himself in his divorce. A new dad, he apparently believed his marriage to wife had reached its end, but was still very invested in maintaining a relationship with the couple’s new son. Though … [Read more...] about How Not To Do-It-Yourself In Divorce (And Why You Shouldn’t Anyway) In Queens

When it comes to protecting your assets in the event of divorce, New York offers spouses a number of options both before and after they marry. A well-drafted contract that is signed on by two informed parties will be binding, even if they are married to each other. These can be in the form of a … [Read more...] about Secret Divorce May Not Be The Asset Shield One Spouse Hoped

Dealing with competing claims on property in a divorce can spark conflicts that drag things out for months or years, and those delays can create headaches for both parties. So it is for Maurice Amon, a Swiss businessman, and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, Tracey Hejailan-Amon, who are battling in … [Read more...] about Property & Asset Moves Cause Pain In A Divorce