May, 2018 | Keith B. Schulefand, Esq.

Appeals court says judge created parental alienation

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | May 30, 2018 | Child Custody

Judges are supposed to rule based on a fair and impartial reading of the law, but sometimes it doesn’t work out that way. According to the ABA Journal, such was the case recently when a Pennsylvania appeals court said on May 4 that a Philadelphia Family Court...

Password changes should be part of the divorce process

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | May 22, 2018 | Divorce

Changing the locks on the doors of the family house is a simple yet smart measure when going through the divorce process. This is particularly the case when the divorce is contested or involves acrimony. However, in the era where we are increasingly conducting our...

Mistakes can be costly when dividing an IRA

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | May 17, 2018 | High Asset Divorce

Couples will often split up an IRA as part of a divorce agreement. While getting divorced can be challenging or downright unpleasant, additional financial mistakes can make the process even more painful. A Michigan couple recently found this out when it lost a case...

New book on prenup mediation

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | May 11, 2018 | Prenuptial Agreements

Attorney Laurie Israel has practiced law for 30 years. She started as a tax lawyer, then went into general practice and concentrated on family law and estate planning. About 10 years ago, she published an online article entitled "Ten Things I Hate About Prenuptial...

Is your spouse acting suspiciously as you prepare for divorce?

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | May 9, 2018 | Divorce

You never wanted your divorce to turn into a long, contentious battle in a New York court. You were hoping when papers were served to your spouse, things would progress fairly smoothly and swiftly from there. You may have also hoped that the property division process...

When you create a prenuptial agreement, make sure it’s strong

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | May 4, 2018 | Prenuptial Agreements

In a divorce, your partner and their attorney will almost certainly fight for as much property, money and other assets as possible. If you are not careful, they could succeed, leaving you financially devastated. One of the best ways to prevent this scenario is by...