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Are Throuple Marriages Legal in New York? | Vacca Family Law Group

What Rights Do Throuples Have In New York? Everything You Need to Know

By Andrea Vacca

Polyamorous and throuple relationships have become increasingly common over the past few decades. Many have claimed that adults in consenting, multi-partner arrangements should have the same rights as married couples. Thankfully, the legal recognition and protection of throuple and other…

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Pre-Divorce Checklist

Pre-Divorce Checklist

By Andrea Vacca

Deciding to end a marriage can be extremely difficult, both emotionally and financially. There are also a lot of logistics and financial details that have to be taken care of to ensure the smoothest transition possible. Before you start the…

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How Long Does Divorce Mediation Take in New York?

By Andrea Vacca

For many couples, divorce is an emotionally difficult process. Discussions of topics like property division, child custody, and alimony can quickly escalate into a full-blown conflict. Working with an experienced New York divorce mediator can help you find a more…

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6 Tips if You’re Planning to Divorce in New York

6 Tips if You’re Planning to Divorce in New York

By Andrea Vacca

If your marriage is ending and you’re planning to divorce, you’re likely on an emotional rollercoaster of uncertainty, fear, and grief. Your future may seem foggy. You may wonder, “How will we share time with the kids? How am I…

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Post-Nuptial Agreement - Vacca Law

What is a Post-Nuptial Agreement? (HINT: It’s not a Divorce Tool)

By Andrea Vacca

Andrea Vacca, Collaborative Divorce Attorney in New York was recently featured as a guest speaker on Divorce etc… podcast hosted by the exEXPERTS (T.H. & Jessica). Click the link below to listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts

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Mediation Consulting Attorney in New York

Mediation Consulting Attorney in New York

By Andrea Vacca

Mediation offers a great opportunity for many couples in New York to limit their legal fees in divorce.  Limit, not eliminate. The terms you establish during divorce mediation will govern your personal and financial future for years and can set…

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How to Find the Right Divorce Mediator in New York

How to Find the Right Divorce Mediator in New York

By Andrea Vacca

Once you’ve chosen divorce mediator to resolve issues related to your divorce or other family law matter, you are well on your way forward. But what do you do next? How do you find the right mediator in New York…

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Who Gets the Private Club and Golf Memberships in Divorce

Who Gets the Private Club and Golf Memberships in Divorce

By Andrea Vacca

When you belong to a private club, a substantial part of your social life may revolve around the time you and your family spend there. This is especially true if the club offers activities such as golf, tennis or swimming.…

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How Millennials Are Making a Prenup the Norm (Video) - Vacca Law

How Collaborative Divorce Protects Your Interests and Helps You Find Financial and Emotional Security in the Wake of Financial Betrayal

By Andrea Vacca

Financial infidelity can destroy the trust on which a marriage is built. It can be as hurtful as romantic infidelity and have ramifications that impact the future of both spouses and their children. Financial infidelity might stem from a drug…

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Post-Nuptial Agreement - Vacaa Law

Looking to Save Your Marriage after Financial Betrayal? A Postnuptial Agreement Can Preserve Your Relationship and Your Peace of Mind

By Andrea Vacca

Shakespeare famously observed that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” Even the best of marriages go through troubled times. Often the problems relate to money. When one partner hides money problems from the other, it creates a…

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Lessons from the Ostrich in Divorce -Vacca Law

Lessons from the Ostrich in Divorce

By Andrea Vacca

Ostriches are incredibly large, strong, and fast birds, but they are not known for their wisdom. In fact, 300 pounds of sinew, muscle, and claws are controlled by a brain the size of a walnut. They react rather than reason…

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Contemplating Gray Divorce - Vacca Law

Who Should be on Your Team if You Are Contemplating a Gray Divorce

By Andrea Vacca

We see more and more clients in their 50’s 60, 70’s, and even 80’s who want to end their marriages as amicably as possible. These couples face financial and emotional issues that are different from those faced by younger couples. Complicated…

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