Long Island Divorce Blog
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Posted By Samuelson Hause & Samuelson, LLP
6-Mar-2017
In her quarterly column published in the New York State Bar Association's Family Law Review, Attorney Wendy B. Samuelson discusses several notable court decisions and legislative changes affecting New York matrimonial law. Below, we outline a ...
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Posted By Wendy Samuelson
1-Feb-2017
Tax season is upon us, so say my CPA clients who are now working diligently on Saturdays. The personal tax returns are due April 17th, but remember, April 14th is Good Friday and April 16th is Easter, so your CPA should have these returns done before ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause & Samuelson, LLP
19-Dec-2016
If you're preparing for a divorce, it's likely that you're facing a number of stressful uncertainties. However, it's also common to enter this process with a number of assumptions about this legal process, and what your life will be ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause & Samuelson, LLP
14-Dec-2016
Attorney Wendy B. Samuelson's latest column for the New York State Bar Association's Family Law Review, "Recent Legislation, Cases and Trends in Matrimonial Law" has just been published. Below, we take a look at some of these major ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause & Samuelson, LLP
8-Dec-2016
The holiday season is a stressful period for any family with young children, but for parents who has recently divorced or are going through a divorce, the holidays can be a particularly harrowing time of year. Below, we take a look at three tips all ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause & Samuelson, LLP
28-Oct-2016
Samuelson Hause & Samuelson, LLP is pleased to announce that Attorney Wendy Samuelson has been nominated in the Divorce Lawyer category on this year's "Best of Long Island" ballot. Voting is now open and will conclude on December ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
12-Sep-2016
Years ago, it was up to judges to decide on child custody arrangements during a divorce. Nowadays, the courts want couples to work together to create a child custody arrangement they believe will best benefit their family. These arrangements are ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
8-Sep-2016
If your marriage lasted 10 years or longer, and you are now divorced, you can receive Social Security benefits on your ex-spouse's contribution record so long as you are unmarried, you are 62 years of age or older, and your ex-spouse's ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
6-Sep-2016
Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP is proud to announce that Attorney Wendy B. Samuelson has been included in the 2017 "The Best Lawyers in America" list. The prestigious industry list, published by Best Lawyers® , has ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
2-Sep-2016
A recent column authored by Attorney Wendy Samuelson was published by the New York State Bar Association's Family Law Review. The article, titled "Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law," outlined new legislative ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
1-Sep-2016
While the courts now leave many child custody decisions up to couples who can work together and create parenting plans, there are still instances when common ground cannot be reached and a judge must make a determination. In these child custody ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
7-Jun-2016
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys recently selected Attorney Wendy B. Samuelson as one of the "10 Best Female Attorneys" for New York. This prestigious honor is given to legal professionals who exemplify unwavering dedication ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
27-May-2016
Summer is right around the corner, which means that families all over the country are planning vacation travel—much of which will occur overseas. In these cases, it's required that children acquire passports before traveling and, for a ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
16-May-2016
Selecting your legal counsel before a divorce is a critical decision. Your lawyer will be the professional to whom you are trusting your rights, your interests, and the long-term well-being of your family. Too often, clients start to feel that their ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
4-Apr-2016
By its very nature, divorce is a complex process. When a couple has substantial assets, however, the complexity of the case can increase dramatically. Retaining a divorce attorney who practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial law is critical, ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
29-Mar-2016
Hofstra University School of Law, Center for Children, Families and the Law has selected Attorneys Wendy B. Samuelson and Carolyn Kersch as two of the Top Women in Law for 2016. This distinct honor recognizes Attorneys Samuelson and Kersch as ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
2-Mar-2016
At Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP, we are proud to announce that our own Attorney Carolyn Kersch has been selected as a Top 10 Legal Eagle for 2016 by Long Island Pulse magazine. This is the latest of many accolades our attorneys ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
23-Dec-2015
The internet has dramatically increased the public's access to information on the legal issues of divorce, resulting in many more do-it-yourself divorces. Just the other day, I received a call from a woman who had such a DIY divorce agreement, ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
14-Dec-2015
Recent changes in New York matrimonial law may compel a spouse who has been procrastinating to commence a divorce action to finally do so. Degrees and Licenses For divorce actions that are commenced after January 25, 2016, the courts will no longer ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
17-Aug-2015
Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP is proud to announce that founding attorney Elliot D. Samuelson has once again been named for the Best Lawyers® "The Best Lawyers in America" honor. The annual notice is one of the ...
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Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson
14-Aug-2015
The New York legislature recently enacted a new permanent and temporary maintenance law that will go into effect 30 days after the Governor signs the bill. It makes marked changes to the existing law that fixed a formula approach to the fixation of ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
15-Jul-2015
Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP is proud to announce that Attorney Wendy B. Samuelson will be speaking at the 2015 Divorce Catalyst Conference in Midtown Manhattan on October 3, 2015 from 1:10pm to 2:25pm. The annual conference is ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
21-Apr-2015
On May 19, the Foundation for Accounting Education will hold its Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services Conference-- a premier event for CPAs and other industry professionals looking to stay informed and prepared for the numerous obstacles in ...
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Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson
11-Feb-2015
The Nassau County Supreme Court Matrimonial Part has recently provided a new program that permits litigants to appear before court certified Masters (attorneys whose practice is limited to matrimonial matters) to obtain an opinion as to what a court ...
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Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
22-Jan-2015
Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP is pleased to announce that Attorney Wendy Samuelson has received the 2014 Top Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area award from the American Registry. This award recognizes female attorneys in ...
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