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Hikes, Health and Divorce During Covid
After offering tips on a couple excellent local hikes, Ken Novenstern, Esq., discusses what is happening with the courts right now along with issues that are important to people going through a divorce at this difficult time. If you have questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact him at (914) 997-9070.
Basics of starting a divorce action: The Summons
In this video, Ken Novenstern, Esq., answers some common questions about starting a divorce action. He goes into a fair amount of detail on this topic.
Congratulations. You’re Divorced! Choosing Your Lawyer
Why is this video called Congratulations. You’re Divorced! (?) It’s because, in this discussion, Ken Novenstern starts at the end and works forward.
Support Modification in COVID: Collaborative or Litigation
In this video, Ken Novenstern, Esq., talks about options facing clients who may require reductions in support payments due to income changes resulting from the coronavirus crisis.
Fredman Baken & Novenstern LLP Wins Victory For Client Seeking Life Insurance In Lieu of Spouse’s Retirement Plan Death Benefit
On February 5, 2020, Supreme Court, Putnam County Justice Gina Capone held that the former husband (and pension owner) of FBN’s client (the former wife) is required to purchase and maintain life insurance in the amount of $250,000 because of his failure to protect the...
Millennials requesting prenups jump, lawyers say
Even though the number of marriages has been declining for years, if a couple does decide to tie the knot today, the interest in prenuptial agreements is rising – especially among millennials. According to a survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers...
Fredman Baken & *Kosan wins substantial upward modification of child support
In a recent decision by the Appellate Division, Second Department, in Gang v. M, --- A.D.3d ---, --- N.Y.S.3d --- (2nd Dept. 2016)(2016 WL 5928795)(Oct. 12, 2016), E. Michael Kosan and Shari Paley of Fredman Baken & *Kosan obtained an affirmance of a Family Court...
Westchester collaborative divorce – for serving a divorce summons, Facebook is the new game in town
To start a divorce action, you must file a Summons with Notice or a Summons with a Verified Complaint (“Pleadings”). After filing, your spouse must be served with the Pleadings within 120 days of the filing in one of the following ways: (1) personal service; (2)...