Strategies for Family Law in New York, 2010 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Developing a Strategic Approach, Managing Client Expectations, and Adapting to New Trends Book

Strategies for Family Law in New York provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on adapting to new legal trends for family law cases in the state of New York. Featuring partners and founders from some of the state's leading family law firms, these experts guide the reader through common family law issues and recent high-profile case decisions that have impacted the practice area, including issues surrounding child custody, domestic violence, military families, valuation of assets, the economic crisis, and the use of mediation or collaborative law. Highlighting the most important decisions handed down by New York courts in the past year, the authors explain the significance of these cases and discuss the changes they have made to their own strategy development process as a result. In addition, these leaders emphasize the role expert witnesses and financial consultants play in the dispute resolution process, especially during an economic downturn. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this sensitive area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters include:

1. Barry Berkman, Esq., Founding Partner, Berkman Bottger & Rodd LLP - "An Argument Against Arguing: Turning to Collaborative Law to Resolve New York Family Law Disputes"
2. Marguerite E. Royer, Partner and Co-chair, Matrimonial Department, Moses & Singer LLP - "New York Family Law in Transition: Identifying Trends and Developing Strategies"
3. Judith L. Poller, Partner, Pryor Cashman LLP - "Practicing Family Law in Turbulent Economic Times"
4. James J. Nolletti, Attorney and Partner, Collier, Halpern, Newberg, Nolletti & Bock LLP - "Exploring Decisions and Developments that Impact the Practice Today and Tomorrow"
5. Robert C. Mangi, Senior Partner, Mangi & Graham LLP - "Family Law Issues in a Changing Environment"
6. Rachel J.B. Weisman, Member, Weisman Law Group PC - "Key 2009 New York Family Court Act Decisions"
7. Adam John Wolff, Partner, Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP - "Adapting Your Strategies During Challenging Times"

Appendices include:

Appendix A: Hernandez v. Robles New York Court of Appeals Decision
Appendix B: Mahoney-Buntzman v. Buntzman Decision after Trial
Appendix C: Mahoney-Buntzman v. Buntzman Decision to Reopen Case
Appendix D: Mahoney-Buntzman v. Buntzman New York Court of Appeals Decision
Appendix E: Johnson v. Chapin New York Court of Appeals Decision
Appendix F: Heine v. Heine Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, New York
Appendix G: Heine v. Heine New York Court of Appeals Decision
Appendix H: Sample Custody-Visitation Questionnaire
Appendix I: Separation Agreement Index
Appendix J: Sample Retainer Agreement for Matrimonial Cases
Appendix K: Sample Retainer Agreement for Mediation