Item: Jonathan D. Katz
Rating: 5
Author: Greg Weaver

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Kingston Divorce Attorney Helping You Protect Your Inheritance in Ulster, Orange, & Dutchess County

In New York, your inheritance is characterized as separate property and not subject to equitable distribution in the event of divorce. If, however, you commingled your inherited assets with your marital property, the total amount may be subject to equitable distribution as marital property. In other words, keeping your inheritance separate from marital property throughout the duration of your marriage is the only way to ensure it will remain part of your property settlement.

Family Law Attorney in the Hudson Valley, Kingston, & New Paltz

If you are an individual with high net worth who is considering divorce, your lawyer’s experience will play a critical role in protecting your separate property rights and financial interests. I am New York family law attorney Jonathan D. Katz. The hallmark of my practice is my willingness to go beyond the usual measures to protect my clients’ financial interests.

You can Protect Your Inheritance in Your Divorce Settlement

If you are considering divorce, one of your most important concerns should be on choosing a lawyer who will represent your interests. As you are probably already discovering, ending a marriage isn’t simple or straightforward. Getting through the process with your financial interests and parenting rights protected takes hard work.

What if your spouse’s inheritance became part of your marital property? Family law judges in New York are careful to keep inheritance money separate from marital assets. If you are a non-titled spouse, however, you may be able to show that you and your spouse commingled separate assets with marital assets, resulting in appreciated value of the inherited amount. Transmutation of assets gives you the right to seek distribution of the amount characterized as marital property, as well as the current and future appreciation value.

Let Skilled Divorce Attorney, Jonathan Katz, go to Work for You

Your inheritance is part of your family’s legacy, not something to lose to lose in a divorce settlement. I never forget that your case is the only case that matters to you. Contact me for a consultation to discuss your family law needs. From my offices in Saugerties, I represent clients throughout the Hudson Valley, the Catskills and the New York City metro region.

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I was living a nightmare of being falsely accused in a judicial system that considers all fathers to be dead beat dads until proven innocent. Living out of state and facing the possibility of jail, I miraculously found Jon’s website and called his office. Within a week the tables were turned, the lies were exposed, and the harassment was stopped. If you need someone that will challenge the system, then you need Jonathan Katz. Greg Weaver

Jon’s integrity towards his clients is what makes him a standout attorney. He makes it a priority to know what's important to you. You’re not just a number. He is upfront with you right from the start. He will not string you along just for his financial benefit. He is only willing to settle the case if that's truly what you want. Anytime I called him I received a call back from him that day. Not someone else in the office. He is an attorney that has a passion for what's important to his clients. John Morrissey

Being a single mom, I had enough stress in my life. I had no idea how to go about protecting myself. My daughters were my priority. Jon walked me through the process. He turned a difficult time into a workable solution. Diane Chiriani

Jon thinks well, works to be clear and honest. He works to get to a strong argument. He seems to have a good working relationship with everybody at the courthouse. I get the feeling he has no trouble thinking like a judge. He is friendly and courteous. He doesn't overbill. He takes and returns calls promptly. His legal staff is friendly and competent. What's not to like? Rick S.

I liked that there was always transparency throughout my case. Genevieve H.

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