Author Archives: Bob Levin

Real Estate – What to Expect in Terms of Timing

New York is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the world.  The state is also known for its bustling work environment and large financial deals.  New York deals often include many parties to the deal, given … Continue reading

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Ideal Questions to Ask Your Partner before Saying “I Do”

With ideas about beautiful dresses, elegant reception sites and fantastic honeymoons, it can be easy to overlook the practical considerations of marriage.  However, as unromantic as it may seem, marriage is a contractual relationship between two people and has significant … Continue reading

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How Divorce Can Be Amicable

When two people decide not to stay together, the break-up can be quite contentious.  Many spouses feel wronged and betrayed once divorce is impending.  One spouse may be feeling hurt, anger or resentment toward the other spouse and acceptance that … Continue reading

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Choosing a New York Divorce Mediator with Experience

As with nearly anything, it is better to hire a divorce mediator with experience than one without experience.  Depending on what your divorce looks like, you may need a New York divorce mediator with a lot of experience; for example, … Continue reading

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Choosing a New York Prenup Attorney

Setting up a New York prenuptial agreement is a very wise move, but it may be difficult to do without legal help.  Hiring a specialized attorney to help you draft a prenup agreement can help ensure that finances are kept … Continue reading

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Emotional Benefits of New York Divorce Mediation

Divorce is almost always a very messy, unpleasant, and emotionally exhausting process, and it is rather unusual for divorce cases not to require at least a little bit of mediation from an outside source.  The courts are overwhelmed with cases … Continue reading

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When to Engage a New York Real Estate Attorney

It can be difficult to know when a New York real estate attorney would be helpful to you, and you may be reluctant to involve one, for financial or other reasons.  However, it is important to recognize when real estate … Continue reading

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Is It Possible To Have A Harmonious Divorce?

With so much news coverage and multiple research studies addressing the negative aspects of ending a marriage at any given time, it is no surprise that you might be wondering whether it is even possible to have a harmonious divorce.  … Continue reading

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How Does a Prenuptial Agreement Start Your Marriage Off In the Right Way?

Prenuptial agreements have a lot of stigma surrounding them because of the underlying assumption that asking for one means one or both parties are planning for divorce.  This is not always true, as more couples are using prenuptial agreements to … Continue reading

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Tips for Selling Real Estate While Getting Divorced

The ending of a marriage presents a multitude of difficult questions that must be answered, chief among them being what happens to property accumulated during the marriage.  Whether it’s the family home or vacation properties, determining the best thing to … Continue reading

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