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Always Ask Your NY Divorce Lawyer Questions!!!
Based on some recent interactions with clients, divorce lawyer Ken Novenstern was reminded of the importance of clear communication between attorney and client.
NYS Child Support: 1989 to Date and With Shared Custody??
If you and your spouse are considering a shared custody arrangement where each of you have the children 50% of the time, calculating or agreeing on child support can be a challenge. Ken Novenstern, Esq., explains why.
A First Collaborative Meeting and the Chance to be Creative!
In this video, Ken Novenstern, Esq., describes his experience in a recent “initial” collaborative divorce meeting and how the collaborative process provides an opportunity to be creative.
Seduction and Alienation of Affections No More in NY!!!
If you are going through a difficult divorce and you want someone to hear your story, litigation is not the way to go. In this video, Ken Novenstern, Esq., explains why that is and why mediation and collaborative divorce are more appropriate options.
5 Most Frequently Asked Questions During a Divorce Consultation
Based on his 35+ years of experience as a divorce and family law attorney, Ken Novenstern provides answers to the five questions he is asked most often during a divorce consultation or on a phone call leading up to a consultation.
Farewell, happy trails, thanks to R. Christopher Owen, Esq.
With Christopher Owen’s decision to retire from Fredman Baken & Novenstern, LLP, Ken Novenstern takes a few minutes to honor his friend and colleague in this video.
Prenups, the Ketubah and Women’s Property Rights in New York
In this video, Ken Novenstern, Esq., focuses on prenuptial agreements. He delves into the history of prenups in New York State and talks about their importance in giving both parties the ability to exercise more control in the event of divorce.
Important Advice for NY Separation Agreements
In this video, Ken Novenstern, Esq., talks about the single most important piece of information he can give with regard to separation agreements and possibly with regard to divorce in general.