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People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

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People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

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Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
WHO WANT MORE FROM THEIR ATTORNEY

The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

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Queens Postnuptial Agreements Lawyers

Occasionally, circumstances arise necessitating marriage parties to redefine their roles and responsibilities or execute other important provisions. When such occasions occur, postnuptial agreements could prove vital.

Postnuptial Agreement Overview

Postnuptial agreements are legal contracts spouses enter into at some point during their married life.

Issues Postnuptial Agreements Can Address

In an appreciable percentage of cases, postnuptial agreements are forged to determine how specific concerns will be resolved in the event the couple separates. However, these contracts can also be authored to establish how specific legal, personal, and financial matters will be addressed while the couple remains married.

Arguably, the most commonly debated subject is asset distribution. Typically, when spouses part ways, their marital assets are divided. This property is the material said entities accumulated during their time wedded.

Asset allocation is subject to individual state law. A small percentage of states require separating subjects to split marital assets evenly. However, a significant number of locations adhere to a civil principle called equitable distribution. This regulation mandates that assets are split fairly but in consideration of which spouse most contributed to their accumulation.

That said, postnuptial contracts are not required to define asset distribution following divorce. Said arrangements might also pertain to financial accounts, investments, or property that one or both parties currently own.

Aside from asset division, postnuptial contracts could focus on additional topics, including the specific financial or personal responsibilities each party will perform moving forward, separating business and personal interests, and protecting one party from another’s debts.

Topics Postnuptial Agreements Do Not Cover

Issues like child custody and child support are normally not included in postnuptial contracts. Typically, courts take a more proactive role in overseeing proceedings impacting the well-being of children.

While courts encourage couples to mutually agree upon parenting plans, said bodies will have the final say governing matters like child support and custody. The presiding authorities will consider several factors and render decisions most befitting the best interests of the youths in question.

Circumstances Where Postnuptial Agreements Make Sense

There are no set rules or circumstances in which a prenuptial agreement should or should not be signed.

That said, said a contract might warrant adoption on occasions where one or both parties incur sizable and irresponsible debt, receive a significant inheritance of reward, stop working to care for minor children, are forced to take on a greater amount of duties, or wish to declare what happens to their assets in the event of their passing.

The Negotiation Process

Before a court can ratify a postnuptial agreement, the adopting parties must first agree to all conditions contained therein. Ergo, even under the most amicable circumstances, the process could be relatively time-consuming and require a significant amount of negotiation.

Legal professionals urge prospective contract entrants to retain the services of an experienced family or estate attorney to represent them in said negotiations.

The individual drafter and their attorney should list every issue they feel warrants discussion and negotiate said points until both sides can reach a fair and reasonable agreement on said topics. Then, an official contract should be written and signed by all concerned entities.

The endorsed agreement can be sent to a court for review. If the court deems the arrangement meets established civil standards, said contract can be entered into formal record. Upon court acceptance, the document is legally-binding.

If circumstances arise prompting either party to request a change, alterations can be made provided both sides agree to them. That said, ratifying the agreement will necessitate a formal modification appeal to the civil court where the original arrangement was formally adopted.

Ensuring Validity

For a postuptial contract to be valid, certain criteria must be met. Said provisions include:

Duress

If either party was intimidated or forced into signing the agreement against their will, validity could come into question.

Unfairness

Legal ruling bodies might question an agreement’s validity if said entity discovers that the provisions blatantly favor one party.

The Contract Was Not Put Into Writing

For a court to consider the contract authentic, it must be written and signed by both parties.

False Information Is Included

Contracts containing information established as obviously false might also invalidate said agreement.

Difference Between Prenuptial And Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial and postnuptial contracts cover the same issues and are formally established using the same procedures. However, prenuptial agreements are authored and entered into record prior to a couple wedding.

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