Articles Posted in NYCMarriage

Family law disputes do not always end with divorce or death. In many cases, unresolved marital agreements resurface after a spouse passes away, placing surviving family members in prolonged litigation. A recent New York decision illustrates how prenuptial agreements, marital housing rights, and waiver of spousal interests can become central…

In New York divorce litigation, the threshold question of whether a valid marriage exists can be outcome-determinative. When parties participate in a religious ceremony without obtaining a marriage license, courts must carefully assess whether the ceremony satisfies statutory requirements for a legally recognized marriage. A recent decision highlights the limits…