Prenuptial Agreements
Nuptial Agreements: Not Always a Full-Proof Plan
Nuptial Agreements: Not Always a Full-Proof Plan There are a whole host of opinions and views surrounding the concepts of “prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.” While some see it as a premonition of failure or as an insulting slap in the face others consider it a necessity put in place to protect their hard earned fortunes…
Read MoreMistakes in High Net Divorces
High net worth divorces tend to have a heightened potential for mistakes on both sides. Clients will often agree to anything just to get out of the marriage. However, agreeing to terms such as maintenance, or division of assets and liabilities just to get away from a person can have devastating effects on you financially. …
Read MoreJay D. Raxenberg, Esq. – Guest Speaker at Touro Law
The Law Offices of Jay D. Raxenberg, P.C. is proud to announce that Mr. Raxenberg will be a featured speaker at Touro Law School this upcoming Wednesday, May 20, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. He will share his journey into matrimonial law and, without disclosing the identities of any parties, he will discuss some interesting cases…
Read More“Life Is Short: Have An Affair”
This week, news broke of the Ashley Madison hack. Ashley Madison, the leading website for those looking to engage in an extramarital affair, encourages members with the slogan “Life is short, have an affair”. As a result of this invasive breach, members and the public are questioning what Ashley Madison’s data means for the modern…
Read MoreCouple’s Arranged Marriage Dowry Serves as an Enforceable Prenuptial Agreement
This week, the New York Post featured an article entitled “Judge Lets Couple’s Arranged-Marriage Dowry Serve as Prenup”, written by Julia Marsh. According to the article, a Staten Island judge is using an arranged-marriage dowry to bar the wife from asserting a claim for equitable division of money and property acquired during the marriage. H.T.…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider Entering into a Prenuptial Agreement
This week the Huffington Post featured an article entitled, “Prenuptial Agreements for Peace of Mind and Post-Coital Bliss.” The article, co-authored by a family lawyer and a financial planner, focused on the potential benefits of entering into a prenuptial agreement with a future spouse. A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into before marriage. The…
Read MoreRemarriage on the Rise
Today, U.S. News featured an article entitled, “Remarriage on the Rise in the U.S.,” which focused on the rising trend of remarriage in our country. According to statistics from a report by the Pew Research Center, in 2013, 40% of new marriages included at least one partner who had been married before. In 2013, nearly…
Read MoreHow To Protect Your Finances During a Divorce
The divorce rate nationwide has doubled over the past 25 years and experts expect that by 2030, more than 800,000 American couples will be divorcing each year. Legal separations and divorce can be difficult on nearly every aspect of your life so it is essential to plan accordingly. The New York Times recently featured…
Read MoreSocial Media Clauses In Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Social media has allowed for anyone to post whatever they want all over the internet. People can post things like reviews of the latest movies, photographs of the great meal they just had, or even nasty comments about their ex spouse. Due to this, many lawyers are implementing what is known as a “social media…
Read MoreShould You Get a Prenup?
US News posted an article entitled “For Love or for Money: Should You Get a Prenup?” According to a survey of approximately 2,300 adults, 15% of divorced Americans regretted not having a prenuptial agreement. With that being said, US News suggests that individuals that are considering getting married, especially those that are asset-heavy, contemplate entering…
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