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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.
Why You Need a Divorce Attorney for Your NY Divorce
With so much information available on the internet concerning divorce law, some may wonder “Why do I need a divorce attorney?” In this video, Ken Novenstern, Esq., explains the value of having a divorce attorney beyond the basic need for legal representation.
NY Divorce – Answers to What’s an RJI, PC, SNW?
Often times when people start a divorce action one of the questions they have is “When does the court get involved in the case?” The answer to that question calls for a discussion involving the alphabet soup of matrimonial practice in New York. In this video, Ken Novenstern provides an overview of the steps involved in a NY divorce action while defining some very relevant acronyms.
The Child Parent Security Act
The Child-Parent Security Act (“CPSA”), which went into effect on February 15, 2021, made two major changes to New York law: (1) it legalized gestational surrogacy and (2) it provided a clear framework for establishing parental rights to a child conceived via assisted reproduction.
The Narcissist and NY Divorce
“Have you ever had a case with a narcissist?” That’s a question Ken Novenstern, Esq., often gets early on in a divorce case and it generally comes from a woman asking about her male spouse. To learn more, take a view minutes to watch this video.
Thanks Elizabeth Nakamura, Esq. for Critical Contributions
In this video, Ken Novenstern takes a moment to talk about Elizabeth Nakamura, an Associate with Fredman Baken & Novenstern, LLP.
Your New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
In his new capacity as president of The New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, Ken Novenstern, Esq., provides a summary of what the NYACP is about.