Posts by jimnollettilawyer

Regardless of whether you call it alimony, spousal support, or spousal maintenance, these support payments can be challenging to calculate, particularly for those with incomes above the basic thresholds. While New York law provides formulas to set amounts, judges have considerable discretion to deviate from the formulas and set their own outcomes.  Similarities and Differences…

New York distributes property “equitably” in a divorce, and an equitable split can look much different in a high net worth divorce. Because of the complexity of these cases, it is a good idea for both spouses to work with attorneys who understand how to anticipate and manage a variety of complicating factors. Only Marital…

Martindale-Hubbell first started rating attorneys based on their ethical practices and legal skills in 1887. To ensure the integrity of its rating system, the company created an evaluation process that included the opinions of lawyers practicing in the same area as well as reviews from clients. 135 years later, the process for collecting and evaluating…

The team at Nolletti Law Group PLLC is excited to announce that Best Lawyers® has ranked us among the top firms in the metropolitan area. The prestigious peer review organization selected our firm for inclusion in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”  “We are humbled to be recognized among…

Are you planning to divorce someone acting as if their world revolves around them? Do they seem to have an excessive need for attention and admiration? Do they show a lack of empathy and consideration for others?  If so, you could be divorcing a narcissist. Recognizing narcissistic behavior in your spouse is important when you…

In this month’s issue of Westchester Magazine–Ask a Top Lawyer, James Nolletti and his team at Nolletti Law Group PLLC provide answers to questions for business owners to consider when they file for divorce.  When people get married, they hope for a fairy tale ending. The reality? Fifty-two percent of first marriages end in divorce.…

The process of disentangling a married couple’s lives can be complicated in a divorce case, but when one or both spouses owns a business, the financial complexities can quickly spiral over the head of an inexperienced divorce lawyer. If you or your spouse own(s) a business and are facing the possibility of divorce, it is…

The Blue-Ribbon Commission on Forensic Custody evaluations has recommended to Governor Hochul that forensic custody evaluations be limited or eliminated in cases involving custody and parenting time. Judges rely on the reports of neutral mental health professionals who serve as forensic evaluators. While the current system has flaws and could stand improvement, families are better…