The Court of Appeals’ decision in ‘Matter of M.S.’ marks a significant development in the law governing the authentication of video evidence in Family Court proceedings.
If, as an attorney, your practice in any way shape or form involves hearings,
Love Bytes
Love Bytes, published by Blank Rome, focuses on legal issues related to matrimonial and family law. The blog covers topics such as divorce law, civil procedure in family cases, drafting divorce agreements, and courtroom practices like direct and cross examination in divorce proceedings. It also highlights attorney profiles within the family law practice and discusses the personal and legal transitions clients face during and after marital dissolution. The content is aimed at legal professionals and those interested in the nuances of family law practice and related procedural matters.
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Equitable Distribution Agreements Are Final Agreements
Alan R. Feigenbaum ● New York Law Journal, February 19, 2026 — Among the many terms of art you may hear on a golf course is the word “mulligan”, i.e., a request for a “do-over” or second chance to hit the ball from…
Attorney Spotlight: Ali Fishbein—New York
With this edition of Attorney Spotlight, I am pleased to feature one of our esteemed New York colleagues in Blank Rome’s Matrimonial & Family Law group—Ali Fishbein.
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The Road to Change: How We Shape the Approach to Divorce
Stacy D. Phillips ● The decision to divorce, and the legal process that follows, can be a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience for anyone. Divorce can stem from an intense period of conflict or simply from gradually drifting apart. All…
STI Transmission & Divorce: A Form of Domestic Violence
New York Law Journal, January 22, 2026 —
This author has written before, and will write again, that domestic violence takes many forms that go beyond the proverbial black eye.
Infidelity and sexually transmitted infections are two topics that are not…
Divorce Law and Civil Procedure: The Dynamic Duo
Alan R. Feigenbaum ● New York Law Journal, December 11, 2025 — For the lawyers out there, when you graduated law school, did you know what the terms “with prejudice” or “without prejudice” meant? I did not. I do recall reading cases…
Attorney Spotlight: Bret Hunter—Los Angeles
Stacy D. Phillips ● In this edition of Attorney Spotlight, I am pleased to feature one of our esteemed Los Angeles colleagues in Blank Rome’s Matrimonial & Family Law group—Bret Hunter. With over two decades of legal experience, Bret is a…
Turning the Page: Reinvent Your Life with Meaningful Activities
Stacy D. Phillips ● Marriages can certainly come to an end. It does not have to be the end of our journeys. Change can often be unwelcome, uncomfortable, or even frightening. Nevertheless, there is opportunity for positive change. If, after a…
Direct and Cross Examination in Divorce Proceedings
Alan R. Feigenbaum ● New York Law Journal, November 25, 2025 — As a divorce lawyer, sometimes the effort to find a continuing legal education (CLE) program that will expand your intellectual horizon in a way that can be beneficial to your…
The Perils of Drafting Divorce Agreements: Part Deux
New York Law Journal, October 23, 2025 — There are certain provisions that divorce lawyers regularly utilize when drafting separation agreements. Some of those provisions concern topics such as the distribution of marital assets, spousal maintenance, child support, and/or counsel fees.…