I have been working in the field of family law since 1983, as a New York City divorce lawyer. Firstly, I started out as a law clerk in a standard sized matrimonial and real estate law firm in Santa Monica California. Currently, I am a New York City lawyer, having freshly opened up a branch of my practice in New York City. I love what I do. I travel a lot assisting other lawyers in other States as well. I have been practicing family law and criminal law completely since 1986, approximately 20 years and I like to believe I know what I am talking on.

I have, of late, co-authored and published a DVD and VHS video on Divorce Law, which is obtainable for buy at my web site or through amazon.com. It is in the procedure of being circulated countrywide. The DVD is called "Divorce Tactic by attorney Lisa Beth Older" and has much precious information regarding what you should know and anticipate previous to going through a divorce. The nuances of the law make it near impracticable for litigants to represent themselves where there are children and property. That is because the case law of the State of New York on divorce dictates certain results and limitations on the parties once there is a final Judgment.

There are many assets privileges people do not even think are subject to equitable distribution, which I would like to divide with you. No person is ideal, and no lawyer is great. That is why it is necessary to tell yourself of your privileges as best as probable and the New York lawyer you choose will be better equipped to clarify the processes and coasts involved to see if it is an avenue you may wish to explore in litigation. If you cannot have enough money to hire an expert witness to value the license of your spouse you may still use this information as bargaining leverage.

You may also be interested to learn that you have an interest in any pension accrued during the marriage or in any savings, stock or brokerage or checking accounts of your spouse, even if you did not formally or directly contribute to them. Another area of complete surprise seems to be that the parties do not always know that if the husband or wife owned a house before the marriage, and if capital improvements were spent in maintaining the house, you might be entitled to up to fifty percent of the appreciation in value attributable to that capital development. You may also be permitted to argue an interest in funds or equity in your spouse’s business, even if the corporation is titled in partner’s names, as well.