Blog Posts in 2015 Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP 23-Dec-2015 DIY Divorce: Is it Really a Money Saver? 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, ... Continue Reading Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP 14-Dec-2015 Deadline for Divorce? 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP 17-Aug-2015 Attorney Elliot D. Samuelson Named in 22nd Edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 14-Aug-2015 New Maintenance (alimony) Law Awaiting Governor's Signature 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP 15-Jul-2015 Attorney Wendy Samuelson to Speak at 2015 Divorce Catalyst Conference on October 3, 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP 21-Apr-2015 Attorney Wendy Samuelson to Speak at Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services Conference for the NYS Society of CPAs 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 11-Feb-2015 Special Master's Program in Matrimonial Actions 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP 22-Jan-2015 Wendy Samuelson Listed Among Top Women Attorneys in New York 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 ... Continue Reading