New York Matrimonial Practice, 2023 ed.

Consult New York Matrimonial Practice for virtually everything you need to handle a divorce in New York. It contains more than 100 model documents (forms, checklists, instructions, and letters), as well as the text of selected matrimonial statutory provisions.

This title covers new rules and procedures utilized in the mandatory arbitration process for settling attorney fee disputes, the legislative change from fault to no-fault divorce, temporary maintenance, and payment of attorney fees, as well as six retainer agreement letters that conform to the new rules and won't intimidate your clients. Additional documents include:

• A disengagement letter that confirms termination of services at the conclusion of a case
• Modified prenuptial agreement prompted by the precedent-setting Steel case
• A statement of rights and responsibilities that prospective clients must sign at the initial conference

A table of laws and rules, table of cases, and index help you quickly and efficiently locate needed information.