RECENT CHANGES IN THE LAW

1- The new "no fault" divorce statute provides significant changes for parties seeking to dissolve their marriage. All aspects of this new law will be explained to you at your initial consultation.

2- The new spousal maintenance statute is a revolutionary and fundamental change in the Court's approach to sharing of martial wealth at the beginning of the matrimonial action.

3- The changes in the law also apply to counsel fees early on in the proceedings.

4- The non-moneyed spouse is now given almost immediate financial equality early on in the proceedings and is no longer at a financial disadvantage in prosecuting or defending the action.