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Ensuring a Postnuptial Agreement is Enforceable in New York

By Andrea Vacca

In Part 1 of our series on postnuptial agreements, we discussed six reasons why postnuptial agreements are gaining popularity; in Part 2, we will identify the most important factors in ensuring your postnuptial agreement is legally enforceable in New York.…

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6 Reasons Postnuptial Agreements Are Gaining Popularity

By Andrea Vacca

Requests for postnuptial agreements are on the rise in New York and across the country. According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), more than half of its members have seen an increase in the number of…

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Use of Technology to Reduce Conflicts in Co-Parenting

By Andrea Vacca

A recent article in The Huffington Post summarized a University of Missouri study that analyzed the way divorced parents use technology to facilitate (or hinder) their co-parenting arrangements. According to the study, parents with effective communication used technology to improve parent-parent communication…

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How to Protect the Family in the Face of Divorce

By Andrea Vacca

I help couples end their marriages without destroying their families. That’s not just a tagline on my website or part of my elevator speech; it’s the actual reason that I no longer use adversarial methods to help my clients who…

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The Role of a Child’s Wishes When a Parent Wants to Relocate

By Andrea Vacca

Clients often ask what role a child’s wishes should (or do) play when one parent is considering moving them to a new location, away from the other parent. A New York Court has recently issued a thoughtful decision regarding this…

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FAQ about Attorneys in Mediation

By Andrea Vacca

It is no secret that litigated divorces are extremely draining, both on finances and emotions, which is why many couples turn to mediation as an alternative. Mediation increases the opportunity for divorcing or separating couples to reach an amicable agreement by working…

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Navigating the Gray Divorce With Dignity

By Andrea Vacca

My article on Navigating the Gray Divorce With Dignity was recently published by the Huffington Post.

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Prenuptial Agreements: Top Ten Reasons for Signing

By Andrea Vacca

The summer months have traditionally been the most popular for weddings, which could be why calls to my office from couples seeking prenuptial agreements tend to increase each spring. Following is an “encore presentation” of an article regarding such agreements…

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Navigating The Gray Divorce – Part I

By Andrea Vacca

Is 60 the new 40? If we follow the guideposts reflected in pop culture, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The new face of MAC Cosmetics is a 90-year-old woman. Christopher Plummer won this year’s best supporting actor Academy Award…

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Duplicative Awards Are Improper Under NY Temporary Maintenance Formula

By Andrea Vacca

The issue of temporary maintenance for a spouse pending the conclusion of a divorce is often a challenging and divisive aspect of the divorce or separation process, and clarity in how awards should be granted is a key aspect of promoting equity.…

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NY Appellate Judge Suggests Divorce Clients Should Be Encouraged To Mediate

By Andrea Vacca

I was thrilled to read Hon. David B. Saxe’s recent article in the New York Law Journal entitled “Encourage Divorce Clients to Mediate.” Justice Saxe, who is an associate justice at the Appellate Division, First Department, focused on the fact that clients…

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8 Questions to Ask When Considering Divorce Mediation

By Andrea Vacca

Many couples contemplating divorce would like to try and reach an amicable agreement rather than engage in a nasty and protracted battle in a courtroom and they wonder if mediation might be a good choice for them. This blog has…

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