Jul
03

Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York

I recently obtained the dismissal of a case filed in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. Our client, an investment company, had been sued for commissions allegedly owed to the Plaintiff under a marketing agreement.

Jul
03

Business Litigation Session of the Suffolk Superior Court

I recently completed a trial in the Business Litigation Session of the Suffolk Superior Court. The case involved a partnership dispute with multiple claims and counterclaims alleging the breach of partnership agreements and violations of fiduciary duties relating to numerous business ventures between the partners dating back over a period of more than thirty years.

Jun
08

Case Closed (Practically)…Or Be Careful What You Wish For

Recently, I had the opportunity to reach the ear of an understanding, no-nonsense judge in an alimony modification. The facts: simply put, the husband lost his job and sought court relief from his hefty alimony obligation. The husband had custody of the party’s only child; the wife worked part time and paid no child support.… Continue reading »

Apr
09

Payor’s Obligation

The economic climate has made it extremely difficult for payors to meet alimony obligations. Karen Greenberg was successful in substantially reducing a payor’s obligation, a highly skilled professional, who had lost his job and continued to diligently search for new employment.

Apr
04

Rehabilitative Alimony, Reimbursement Alimony, Transitional Alimony

Recently, and prior to its enactment, Karen Greenberg successfully argued the concepts of rehabilitative alimony, reimbursement alimony and transitional alimony part of the Act Reforming Alimony in the Commonwealth, and how each concept could be properly applied to a long term marriage, where the stay at home spouse had at least 20 more years before… Continue reading »

Apr
02

Divorce Center Session

Karen Greenberg spoke at a session sponsored by the Divorce Center on child related matters including child support and custody. Attendees were individuals either contemplating or in the midst of a divorce.

Nov
28

Divorce Center, Inc. Sponsored Public Education and Discussion Seminar

On November 29, 2011, I will be speaking at a Divorce Center, Inc. sponsored public education and discussion seminar, covering issues regarding child support, custody, parenting plans, moving out of state, and alternatives to litigation. The seminar will take place at 7:00pm at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham (Cardiology Conference Room), 148 Chestnut Street,… Continue reading »

Nov
11

Overcoming Interstate Adoption Issues

A. What is the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children? The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (“ICPC”) is a federal law which establishes uniform legal and administrative procedures governing the interstate placement of children. The ICPC is premised on the belief that children requiring out-of-state placement will receive the same protections and… Continue reading »

Nov
11

Following Ethical Guidelines in Adoption Law

Identifying Conflicts of Interests The goal in any adoption is to ensure that each participant’s rights are protected, that each fully understands the implications of the process and the placement to be a permanent one. A placement can unravel quickly if ethical guidelines are given short shrift. This can lead to the voiding the surrender… Continue reading »

Nov
11

Offering the Different Adoption Options

A. Private Placement Adoptions There are several ways to adopt a child in Massachusetts: through a private agency, a public agency, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (“DCF”), if adopting a child through foster care or without either in limited circumstances where the child is a relative. Private placement adoptions are adoptions which are… Continue reading »

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