New York has finally passed a law to extend child support for the care of adult children with developmental disabilities until 26.  In doing so, New York joined 40 other states in recognizing the basic reality that for children with…

In this 30-minute webinar hosted by mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, Andrea Vacca, and psychotherapist, collaborative divorce professional, and Senior Faculty at Ackerman Institute for the Family, Elana Katz, LCSW, you will learn how to: ✓ Prepare emotionally for the…

Law Firm Receptionist How to Apply To apply, email your resumé along with a cover letter in PDF format to info@vaccalaw.com. The subject line of the email should be: your last name (all caps), dash, and one word that you…

We are honored to be featured in Super Lawyers for the 9th consecutive year! Super Lawyers is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state. Part of Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating…

Deciding that your marriage has come to an end and you want to divorce is one of the most challenging and most important decisions you will make. How do you build a strong support team to help you through the…

In this 30-minute webinar hosted by award-winning collaborative divorce attorney and mediator Andrea Vacca and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Ivy H. Menchel, CFP®, CBEC, CDFA, you will learn how to: ✓ Gather and organize your most important financial information ✓…

With so many options for divorce these days, it’s hard to know which kind to choose – which kind is right for you. Collaborative divorce is becoming more common and focuses on the needs of the entire family. From the…

A critical reason that people want prenups is to avoid a contentious divorce. Many people come from a divorced household and do not want to undergo a contentious divorce, as their parents had, and they want to avoid putting their…

Monkeys, Golf and Lessons For Navigating Divorce (and Life) Back when India was under British rule, a posh golf course was constructed in Kolkata (Calcutta). Monkeys who lived on the grounds developed a habit of picking up balls in play…

We answer many questions from clients who want to know about prenuptial agreements and whether a prenup would be right in their situation. While we discussed several of these questions in an earlier blog, the topic of prenuptial agreements can…

Our clients ask many questions about prenuptial agreements and whether they make sense in their particular circumstances. The topic can be sensitive, because each person has their own preconceived notions about prenups, and the concept brings up negative connotations for…

The attorneys at Vacca Family Law Group are committed to keeping the focus on your interests and goals in the mediation process. First, we’ll talk through all the issues that need to be considered and agreed on before creating a separation agreement.…