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Timestamp: 2014-12-19 14:21:32
Document Index: 305172317

Matched Legal Cases: ['§170', '§236', '§237', '§170', '§170', '§3217']

Judge Miller, Kathleen Donelli & Dolores Gebhardt, No Fault Divorce Legislation
written byKathleen DonelliSend EmailP: 914-385-1010F: 914-946-0134Download v-CardDolores GebhardtSend EmailP: 914-385-1016F: 914-946-0134Download v-CardHon. Sondra M. MillerSend EmailP: 914-385-1015F: 914-946-0134Download v-Card
Donelli, Gebhardt, Miller, White Plains Divorce Lawyers, New Divorce Legislation, No Fault Divorce - 10-14-10
New Divorce Legislation - No Fault Divorce, Maintenance Guidelines, Counsel & Expert Fees, Modification of Child SupportNew Divorce Legislation:
6:00p.m. - 6:10 p.m. Dolores Gebhardt Introduction & Request to Hold Questions for the Panel Discussion
6:10 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Hon. Sondra Miller No Fault Divorce
6:15 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Kathleen Donelli Temporary & Permanent Maintenance Guidelines
6:20 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. Lonya Gilbert Counsel & Expert Fees
6:25 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Patricia Hennessey Modification of Child Support and Extending Orders of Protection for Good Cause or Upon Consent
6:30 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman Overview of the New Divorce Legislation
6:40 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
I. Summary and Questions on "No Fault" Divorce ................................................... 1 Verified Complaint with new no fault ground under DRL §170(7).......................... 2-6
Summary and Questions........................................................................................ 7-9
1) Temporary Maintenance Guidelines................................................................. 7
2) 7 Additional Factors for Determining Final or Post-Divorce Maintenance..... 7
3) Law Revision Commission: preliminary report by June, 2011and final recommendations on Post-Divorce Maintenance by December 31, 2011........ 8
Hassell-Thompson ............................................................................................... 10-17
Short Form Calculation of Temporary Maintenance ............................................ 18
Temporary Spousal Maintenance Guidelines Calculator ...................................... 19
19 Factors if Income Exceeds $500,000 .......................................................... 20
of the formula to income up to $500,000 to be unjust or inappropriate ........... 21
Temporary Maintenance Guidelines Worksheet .................................................... 22-29
DRL §236 Part B (5-A) ...................................................................................... 30-33
New Attorney Fee Bill which amends DRL §§237(a)(b) and 238 ........................ 34-36
Questions ................................................................................................................ 37
52 A.D.3d, 61, 858 N.Y.S.2d 667 (2d Dep't. 2008) ............................................... 38
Summary and Questions on Modification of Child Support .................................. 39
Economy, NYLJ, August 10, 2009 ....................................................................... 40-43
Opt-Out Provision For Modification of Child Support Under New Law ............... 44-48
1. If a complaint seeks a divorce under DRL §170(7) by stating under oath that the relationship between Husband and Wife has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months, will counterclaims alleging "fault" under DRL §170 be dismissed as moot?
3. Must you plead cruel and inhuman treatment in order to preserve the issue of "egregious fault" for trial?
sets forth a formula for determining the presumptive amount of temporary maintenance awards based on the "payor's" CSSA income (plus rental income) up to $500,000
3. In addition to temporary maintenance, will the Court direct the payor to pay the family's living expenses, such as carrying charges for the marital residence, automobile expenses and insurance payments?
4. If grounds have been resolved in the Preliminary Conference Order but the Complaint has never been served, can the Plaintiff discontinue as of right under CPLR §3217(a)(1) in order to commence another divorce action after the October 12, 2010 effective date for "temporary maintenance" or "counsel & expert fees"?
6. Does "Opt Out" Language need to be included in Preliminary Conference Orders addressing temporary maintenance and/or unallocated temporary support?
7. Will the Court enforce a Stipulation signed by the parties and notarized involving temporary support (e.g., the parties agree to maintain the financial status quo) if it does not contain "opt out" language?
III. Counsel and Expert Fees, effective October 12, 2010, creates a rebuttal presumption that counsel and expert fees shall be awarded to the less monied spouse. Questions on the New Attorney Fee Bill Which Amends DRL Sections 237 (a)(b) and 238
IV. Modification of Child Support, effective October 12, 2010, permits the modification of child support upon establishing a substantial change of circumstances or, in addition, after 3 years or if there has been a 15% change in the payor's or payee's income, as long as such change has been involuntary and diligent attempts for employment are demonstrated.
... a court shall not deny an order of protection, or dismiss an application for such an order, solely on the basis that the acts or events alleged are not relatively contemporaneous with the date of the application or the conclusion of the action. The duration of any temporary order shall not by itself be a factor in determining the length or issuance of any final order.
The court may also, upon motion, extend the order of protection for a reasonable period of time upon a showing of good cause or consent of the parties. The fact that abuse has not occurred during the pendency of an order shall not, in itself, constitute sufficient ground for denying or failing to extend the order. The court must articulate a basis for its decision on the record. Client's Bill of Rights | Disclaimer | Site Map | Directions © 2014 McCarthy Fingar LLP