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  • 2024
    • December
      • Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are getting married! What might their prenuptial agreement say?
      • How to Handle Your First Holiday Season Post-Divorce
    • November
      • Attorney Jacqueline Newman Wins “Powerwomen Awards 2025” Women of the Year – Business Growth Award
      • Prepare for Spousal Support Battles Over the Holiday Season
    • August
      • How Back to School Season Can Affect Child Custody Agreements
    • July
      • Summer Co-Parenting Tips: How to Prevent Your Children From Getting Burned
      • Summer Is Wedding Season: Why Every Couple Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
    • June
      • Navigating Pet Custody in New York
    • May
      • How to Modify Custody Orders
    • April
      • Comprehensive Parenting Plans
    • March
      • Exciting News: Founding Partner Barry Berkman Named One Of The Top Divorce Attorneys in NYC by Forbes Magazine
      • Social Media & Divorce: What You Need to Know
    • February
      • How Alimony Works
    • January
      • What You Need to Know About High-Conflict Divorce Cases
  • 2023
    • December
      • The Grounds for Divorce in Your State
    • November
      • Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein Partner Jessica L. Toelstedt Elected Vice President of the Family & Divorce Mediation Council of
      • Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreements
    • October
      • How Relocation Affects Child Custody
    • September
      • Grandparent Visitation Rights
    • August
      • College Planning in the Context of Divorce
      • 7 Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
      • Estate Plan After a Divorce
    • July
      • Basics of Child Support Calculations
    • June
      • Qualifying For The Marital Home
      • How Can I Protect My Business During My Divorce?
    • May
      • Should I Seek A Second Opinion On My Family Law Case?
    • April
      • The Business of Marriage: How to Strengthen Your Marriage with Pre-Marriage Mediation
      • Understanding the Financial Implications of Spousal Maintenance in a High-Asset Divorce
    • March
      • 3 Ways to Prepare For A Change In Custody
      • What Happens to a Business in Divorce?
    • February
      • How to Handle Your Personal Finances After Divorce
      • What Makes a Prenuptial Agreement Invalid?
    • January
      • 3 Tips For Reducing Conflict During Your Divorce
  • 2022
    • December
      • Effectively Co-Parenting Over the Holidays
      • Is There a Benefit to Divorcing Before the New Year?
    • November
      • The Worthwhile Cost of Collateral Professionals in Negotiating Marital Agreements
      • How Can Co-Parents Prepare for the Holiday Season?
    • October
      • Is This a Question for My Lawyer or my Therapist?
      • Can My Travel Time Impact My Child Custody Arrangement?
      • Know What You Have Before Dividing It
    • September
      • Litigation vs. Mediation: Different Process Choices with Similar Goals
      • Can Alternative Dispute Resolution Help End My Marriage Peacefully?
    • August
      • Keeping Your Family Law Matters Private: How to Protect Your Privacy and Security in Divorce
      • Getting Your Relationship Back on Track
    • July
      • Breaking Down the Basics: The Finances of Divorce
      • Growing Pains: When to Request a Custody Modification
    • June
      • Tips for Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce
      • Why You Should Build a Divorce Team for Your High Asset Divorce
    • May
      • Who Keeps the Engagement Ring After a Divorce?
      • The Marital Residence Post Divorce
    • April
      • Can My Social Media Activity Affect My Child Custody Case?
    • March
      • How a Prenup Can Protect Your Cryptocurrency Wallet and NFTs
    • February
      • BBN&S Attorney Michael Daab for Village Trustee
      • What’s The Difference: Mediation and Collaborative Divorce?
      • Which Divorce Process Works for You?
    • January
      • Year One of the Schein On Podcast Is in the Books!
      • A Look Inside the Divorce Crystal Ball: 2022 Divorce Predictions
  • 2021
    • December
      • When Divorce and Child Custody Cases Take Years to Resolve
      • Love and Relationships in the Digital Age
      • Talking Mental Health with Broadway Star Jessica Phillips
    • November
      • What’s (Romantic) Love Got to Do with Marriage?
      • Mediation and Business Valuations
    • October
      • Hooray for Hollywood: Divorce Lessons From Film
      • When Domestic Violence Isn’t Physical: Talking About Coercive Control
      • The Benefits of Divorce Mediation: Talking with Susan Guthrie, the Master Mediator
    • September
      • When Addiction Leads to Divorce
      • Find Me a Match: Chatting with NYC’s Coolest Matchmaker about Finding Love
      • Can a Surrogate Mother Seek Custody of the Child in New York?
      • Athletes and the Basic Fundamentals of Finance: Talking with Wale Ogunleye
      • Can a ?? Affect Divorce Proceedings? It Might.
    • August
      • Business Valuation and Settlements: Discussing the New Normal with Glenn Liebman and Peter Bryniczka
      • New Bill Asks NY Judges to Consider “Best Interests” of Pets in Divorce
      • Co-Parenting in a Blended Family: Challenges and Perspectives
    • July
      • Mediation in a Post-Covid World
      • Can a Coparent Stop the Kids from Playing Sports?
      • Talking the Talk with Dr. Phil Levy About the Importance of Communication
    • June
      • The Debate Over Equal Parenting Time Presumptions
      • How Family Lawyers and Athletes Can Work Together: A Chat with Darren Heitner
      • Dealing with Debts in Your Divorce
      • Evan Schein and Emma Johnson Talk About the Benefits of 50/50 Parenting on the Schein On Podcast
    • May
      • Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed Divorce Forever?
      • Chinese Divorce Court Orders Husband to Compensate Wife for Housework
      • Self-Care After Divorce: Talking with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
    • April
      • Are You Living with a Gaslighter?
      • “Light on the Other Side of Divorce”: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
      • Stephanie Haney Talks Finding & Losing Love in the Time of a Global Pandemic
    • March
      • The Effect of Divorce on Children’s College Educations
      • Discussing the Importance of Support with Malcolm Lemmons
      • Coercive Control and the Legal Evolution of Domestic Abuse
      • How Your “Temporary” Relocation Affects Parenting Time, Custody, and More
    • February
      • What to Expect When Custody is Litigated
      • 5 Things You Cannot Do Once You File for Divorce
      • How Mental Health Can Affect Every Part of a Divorce
    • January
      • Dr. Jeanne Safer Talks Politics & Relationships on the Schein On Podcast
      • Modification of Support Obligations
      • Jacqueline Newman Discusses Divorce Trends for 2021 and How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Couples Nationwide with FOX10 Ari
      • “You Have a Choice:” A Discussion with Nikki Bruno on the Schein On Podcast
      • Jennifer Grey’s Divorce Settlement Scores 100% on Her Dance Card
  • 2020
    • December
      • Complications from Divorce When You Have Adult Children
      • Parental Alienation and “Reunification” Camps
      • The Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement for Your Second Marriage
      • Empty Nests and Coronavirus Stress – Can Family Quarantining Make or Break a Marriage?
      • Palm Readers, Proxies, and Pranks: How Other States’ Supposedly “Strange” Laws Play Out in New York
      • Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein a TIER 1 Best Law Firm, and 3 Attorneys Named as “Best Lawyers in America”
    • November
      • 6 Tips for Newly Divorced or Separated Parents Over the Holidays
      • The School Dilemma
      • Dating During, and After, Your Divorce
      • The Lasting Effects of Maynard v. Hill on the Definition of Marriage
    • October
      • Families, Feelings, and Phone Calls: Divorce in the Age of Coronavirus
      • “Sometimes People Really Do Grow Apart” – Why Cardi B’s Divorce Is Resonating across the Country
      • Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein Welcomes Three New Associates
      • Virtual Matrimonial Litigation: The Benefits and Challenges of Virtual Court and the Impact on Divorcing Couples
      • Does the Real Estate Market Make Now the Right Time to Separate?
      • What’s in a Name? For Loving v. Virginia, the Answer Is “Everything”
      • Protecting a Business During Divorce – Tips and Guidance
    • September
      • Dividing Investment Real Estate During a Divorce in New York
      • Grounds for Divorce in New York
    • August
      • The Public Unraveling of a Marriage – Dr. Dre and Nicole Young
      • Residency Requirements for Obtaining a Divorce in New York
      • Can You Challenge a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement?
      • The Challenges of Divorcing in the Public Eye
      • Are New York Divorce Records Public or Confidential?
      • How Long Does Divorce Mediation Last?
    • July
      • The Other Side of Asset Division – Splitting the Debt in Divorce
      • How Does the Family Law Appeals Process Work in New York?
      • Why Are People so Obsessed with Celebrity Breakups?
      • Lessons Learned from High-Profile Divorces
      • A Different Type of Independence Day
    • June
      • When Play Resumes, Pay Resumes: Why Athletes Need Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
      • To File or Not to File
      • Sports Schedule or Custody Schedule? Unexpected Conflicts for Athletes Resuming Play
      • Collaborative Divorce Is an Out-of-Court Alternative
      • Alternative Dispute Resolution and Divorce: During the COVID-19 crisis, Is It Right for You?
      • The Benefits of Mediation: An Overview
      • When Child Custody and Homeschooling Collide – What Co-Parents Should Consider
    • May
      • Essential Workers, Coronavirus, and Child Custody: FAQ
      • Tips for Quarantining with Your Spouse Through Memorial Day Weekend
      • When to Say “I Do” to a Prenuptial Agreement
      • An Athlete’s Perfect Prenup
      • Making the Mediation Process Work for You in Divorce
    • April
      • Hiding Assets in Offshore Accounts during Divorce
      • Wedding Postponed? Time to Think about a Prenuptial Agreement
      • Process Choice in the Wake of the Coronavirus
      • Protect Yourself by Using a Divorce Checklist
      • New Income Guidelines Affect Child Support and Alimony in New York
      • A Look Ahead to Draft Day: The Scouting Report from the Matrimonial Attorney
      • Baby Boom or Divorce Boom?
      • Managing Partner Jacqueline Newman’s Book Named a “Best Divorce Book” by O, The Oprah Magazine
      • What Can I Do to Prepare for My Divorce, Now That I Have the Time to Focus on It?
      • The Bright Side of Quarantining
    • March
      • Dealing with Parenting Time during COVID-19
      • Co-Parenting in Quarantine
      • What to Do When Your Ex uses Covid-19 as an Excuse to Ignore Your Custodial Arrangement
    • February
      • Let’s Not Fight: The Basics of Collaborative Law in New York
    • January
      • Wasteful Dissipation of Assets in Divorce
      • Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is proud to announce induction into TIER 1 of US News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms for Family Law
      • The Necessity of Asset Division in a Divorce
  • 2019
    • November
      • Big Change Afoot: Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein Welcomes Three New Partners and a New Associate; Opens New Office in Westchest
    • June
      • Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein: Evan Schein Is Our New Named Partner
    • March
      • Tune in March 31 to see Jacqueline Newman on Oxygen’s ‘The Piketon Family Murders’
    • January
      • Jacqueline Newman on the Bezos Divorce
      • Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd Announces 2019 Best Lawyers in America Inductions; Firm Named to Best Law Firms by U.S. News & Wor
  • 2018
    • November
      • BBNR Partner Evan Schein Addresses the AFCC Symposium on Child Custody
    • August
      • Are Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder Married Under New York Law?
    • March
      • Understanding Residential and Legal Custody of Children in New York
    • January
      • Fault-based Divorce in New York: Does It Still Exist and How Often Is It Used?
  • 2017
    • October
      • BBNR Announces 2017 SuperLawyers Inductees
    • September
      • How Is Child Support Calculated in New York?
    • August
      • A Separation Agreement Can Have Unintended Consequences
    • May
      • New York Appellate Court Denies Separate Property Credit for Marital Home
    • April
      • Divorce on Screen: Mrs. Doubtfire
    • March
      • Long Island Court: A Child Can Have Three Legal Parents
    • January
      • Family Law on Screen: The Affair, Season 2
  • 2016
    • August
      • New York’s Highest Court Expands the Definition of “Parent”
    • June
      • On Neglect Findings and Custodial Rights of Parents of Neglected Children
    • March
      • Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd Partner Jacqueline Newman Interview by Piers Morgan on Madonna’s Messy Custody Dispute
    • February
      • Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP Announces New Partner Jessica L. Toelstedt
      • Divorce in Song: Blu Cantrell’s “Hit Em Up Style”
      • How the Rise of Social Media has Affected Divorce Proceedings
    • January
      • No, You Can’t Protect Your Assets With a Secret, Fake Divorce.
      • Divorce on Film: Breaking Bad
  • 2015
    • September
      • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Annulments
    • January
      • Same Sex Couples Less Likely to Get Divorced Than Straight Couples
  • 2014
    • December
      • Who Gets the Dog When You Break Up?
    • November
      • Could a Monied Same-Sex Spouse Flee His Legal Obligations in Divorce?
    • October
      • The Benefits – and Potential Pitfalls – of a Prenuptial Agreement
    • June
      • Berkman, Bottger, Newman & Rodd are announced as “Law Firm of the Year” finalists
    • May
      • Social Media and the Law: Panacea or Pandora’s Box
    • February
      • How Should Children Be Protected During Divorce?
    • January
      • Jacqueline Newman Talks Compliments and Difficult Clients
      • Jacqueline Newman Talks Divorce Cases
  • 2013
    • December
      • What Happens to Your Business in Divorce?
      • Can I Refuse to Pay Child Support If My Ex-Spouse Interferes with My Parenting Time?
      • How to Choose a Divorce Mediator: Three Essential Tips
      • How to Enforce Child Support Orders
      • What Happens in Paternity Hearings
    • November
      • How Do Parents in New York Create an Effective Plan to Help the Children after Divorce?
      • Can Our Children Fare Better If We Use the Collaborative Divorce Process?
      • Do I Need a Financial Specialist to Help Secure a Good Divorce Settlement?
      • How Can Social Media Affect My Divorce Settlement?
    • October
      • What Costs Can I Expect from a Divorce Litigated in the New York Courts?
      • Things to Consider When Choosing between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce
      • Will My Spouse Retain Rights to Part of My Employee Retirement Accounts after Divorce?
    • September
      • Issues Encountered During High Net-Worth Divorces
      • 5 Tips for Behaving in Divorce Court
      • The Risks of Going Through Divorce Without Legal Representation
      • Joint Custody Can Be a Positive Experience for Children
      • Children of Divorce
    • August
      • Just How Ironclad Is Your Prenuptial Agreement?
      • How Does Collaborative Divorce Work?
      • Significant Changes to New York Alimony Laws Proposed
      • What is Pendente Lite?
    • June
      • 5 Tips for Researching a Divorce Attorney
    • May
      • Relocation Issues
      • Family Law Attorneys of Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP Open New Office in Warren, New Jersey
      • How Long Will My Divorce Take?
      • What is Important When Choosing a Divorce Attorney?
      • How Important is it to Choose an Attorney Who Specializes in Divorce?
      • New York No-Fault Divorce: Do Affairs Matter Anymore?
      • Divorce In New York: What Is Marital Waste?
      • What Should You Bring to an Initial Divorce Consultation?
    • April
      • Is It Okay to Date During Divorce?
    • March
      • Preventing International Child Abductions
      • Joint Physical Custody: Is It Feasible?
      • Divorce Agreements Are Difficult to Overturn in NY
      • Helping Children Cope with Divorce
    • February
      • How Long Must I Pay Spousal Support?
      • Taking the High Road in a Divorce
    • January
      • Divorce: A Time for Support
      • Separate or Marital Property?
      • The Trend Toward Divorce over 50
      • Good Agreements Make Good Arrangements
      • How Custody Battles Can Change Parenting Rules
      • Making Plans for Your Children
  • 2012
    • December
      • Overexposed: Social Media Mistakes During Divorce
      • Same-Sex Marriage in New York: Times Are Changing
      • The Most Important Question About Wealth During Divorce
      • Navigating Late-Life Divorce
    • November
      • Do Grandparents Have Rights?
      • Your Divorce is Final. Now What?
      • Be Wise and Hire a Local Attorney for Your New York Divorce
      • Common Law Marriages in New York State
    • October
      • Enforcement and Modification of Court Orders after Your Divorce
      • Can I Collect Social Security Benefits After My Divorce?
      • Statistics Tell the Story about Marriage and Divorce
      • Do Children Have a Say in Legal Actions Concerning Them?
    • September
      • Laws New York Courts Consider When Awarding Child Custody
      • New York Spousal Support Changes under the No-Fault Divorce Law Enacted in 2010
      • Purposes of Paternity Cases and How They Work
      • Why Is Mediation Often Better than Litigation?
    • August
      • Under NY Law, Who Must Pay Child Support?
      • Divorce Tax Consequences and Other Financial Considerations
      • Types of Child Custody and Custody Arrangements
      • Who Should Get the Family Home?
    • July
      • What to Expect at a Typical Divorce Mediation Session
      • Complicated Asset Division During Divorce
      • Legal Help in an Uncontested Divorce
      • Are Custody Cases Still Forgone Conclusions?
      • When is Divorce Litigation the Best Option?
    • June
      • Approaching Your Fiancé (or Fiancée) about a Prenuptial Agreement
      • Typical Effects of Divorce on Children
      • New York Divorce Grounds
      • Top Five Reasons to Choose Collaborative Divorce over Litigation
    • May
      • What Makes Our Firm Different?
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