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Marriage and the Expectation of Online Privacy

By Andrea Vacca

A Michigan man, Leon Walker, was recently charged with invasion of privacy after reading his wife’s email on a computer they shared. He confirmed his suspicion that she was having an affair, but now he is facing the possibility of…

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A Cohabitation Agreement Can Help Protect Unmarried Parents’ Rights in New York

By Andrea Vacca

Are you part of the growing trend of unmarried parents living together in New York with no intention of getting married? You’re not alone. The landscape of relationships is changing, with more couples opting for domestic partnerships over marriage. This…

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Acts of Courage on 9/11 and in Everyday Life

By Andrea Vacca

I’ve been thinking about the meaning of courage ever since Sunday, September 26th, when I ran in the Tunnel to Towers Run, which is a charity run in honor of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller. On the morning of September 11, 2001,…

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Mediation or Collaborative Divorce – What is the right process for New Yorkers?

By Andrea Vacca

Most of the clients who come to my office to discuss their divorce know that they do not want to go to court. Not only is it expensive and time consuming, but they do not want a judge to make personal decisions…

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Why I Practice Collaborative Law

By Andrea Vacca

On August 11, 2010, I was a presenter at a CLE entitled “Why Would An Attorney Want to Practice Collaborative Law?”, which was presented by the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals and sponsored by Moses & Singer, LLP. The matrimonial litigators…

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