How your divorce plays out isn’t entirely in your control, but you can do your part to make it a less contentious (and less expensive) process. No matter how impossible it may feel at first, it is 100% possible to have a...more
Contested vs. Uncontested: At first glance, the distinction between these terms can seem intimidating. “Contested” may suggest a drawn-out legal battle, while “uncontested” sounds simple and straightforward. But are these...more
On January 31, 2025, the Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York announced an inventive pilot program designed to change how the court system processes divorces, introducing the concept of "uncontested joint...more
Most parties going through a divorce or family law matter understand what a trial encompasses. A trial in a divorce or family law matter is a contested hearing. At the contested hearing, witnesses are called, and evidence is...more
Two common questions I hear from potential clients, as well as the general public, are (1) are the courts open and (2) can people even file new matters (divorce, enforcement, modification, etc.) Some express shock when then...more