July, 2019 | Keith B. Schulefand, Esq.

Grey divorce has a more significant financial impact on women

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Jul 30, 2019 | Divorce

Divorce rates overall have continued to fall for a variety of reasons. The notable exception is couples over the age of 50, whose demographic continues to grow. The reasons for these so-called “grey divorce” often involve couples growing apart over time,...

The do’s and don’ts of marital property

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Jul 16, 2019 | High Asset Divorce

Property division can be a serious point of contention when couples get divorced. Here in New York, marital property is divided in a fair and equitable manner while an individual's separate property remains theirs wholly. The wrinkle is that couples who bring their...

Does social media play a role in divorce cases?

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Jul 10, 2019 | Divorce

In the last several years, social media has played a bigger and bigger role in divorce cases. With 68% of adults reporting they are Facebook users, three-quarters of those using the social media platform daily, it’s not surprising that for couples facing...

Same-sex divorces pose unique challenges

On Behalf of Keith B. Schulefand, Esq. | Jul 2, 2019 | Divorce

Same-sex marriage has been the law of the land here in the United States since 2015, when the Supreme Court repealed the Defense of Marriage Act. Since then there have been an estimated 491,000 same-sex marriages. Many couples live happily together, but some encounter...