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Eleanor B. Alter Recognized by The Lawdragon Hall of Fame for 2024

Eleanor B. Alter Recognized by The Lawdragon Hall of Fame for 2024

Eleanor B. Alter was recently recognized by The Lawdragon Hall of Fame 2024. This achievement recognizes a remarkable collection of legendary litigators and legal pioneers whose impact on their practice and service to their clients have been exceptional. 

Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP Divorce Lawyers Recognized by Chambers High Net Worth and Best Lawyers Latest Editions

Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP Divorce Lawyers Recognized by Chambers High Net Worth and Best Lawyers Latest Editions

NYC divorce attorneys rank among the best in the nation for family and matrimonial law

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, a leading family and matrimonial law firm based in New York City, has recently been recognized with multiple prestigious law honors. Chambers High Net Worth named partners, Eleanor B. Alter and Jenifer J. Foley, as top Family/Matrimonial Lawyers in its High-Net-Worth Guide 2023. Both Alter and Foley, along with partners, Adam John Wolff, Michael D. Stutman, and Dana M. Stutman, were also included in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2024. The partners are renowned litigators who have represented notable celebrity clients, as well as high-profile business owners, high-net-worth individuals, professionals, and their spouses. Their firm, Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP (AWFS), provides the full spectrum of family and matrimonial law services, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, mediation, and surrogacy.

Adam John Wolff Presents CLE Course at 2023 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Midyear Meeting

AWF Partners and AAML Fellows, Adam John Wolff and Jenifer J. Foley, attended the 2023 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Midyear Meeting, where Adam and Financial Experts, Tracy Katz and Stacy Collins, presented a CLE course titled “Outside the Box: Creative Solutions to Difficult Issues.”

Jenifer J. Foley Discusses the Benefits of Mediation in Recent Article "What is Mediation in Divorce?" with The Balance

Jenifer J. Foley Discusses the Benefits of Mediation in Recent Article "What is Mediation in Divorce?" with The Balance

Jenifer J. Foley Discusses the Benefits of Mediation in Recent Article "What is Mediation in Divorce?" with The Balance

In the article, Jenifer discusses some of the benefits of mediation, including creative resolution of issues related to custody and division of assets. She also outlines the typical general mediation process.

Eleanor B. Alter Discusses Real Estate Issues in High-Net-Worth Divorces in the Article "Splitting a Billionaire's Property Empire" with The Real Deal

Eleanor B. Alter Discusses Real Estate Issues in High-Net-Worth Divorces in the Article "Splitting a Billionaire's Property Empire" with The Real Deal

The article discusses the division of assets in high-net-worth divorces, in this case, divvying up a billionaire couple’s real estate portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Eleanor explains, “In those cases, we’ve always divided up the residences they really care about and gotten rid of the ones they don’t.” She notes that commercial real estate is typically easier to divide, as it’s not as emotionally charged. When it comes to determining custody arrangements and the division of assets, Eleanor says, “If people are reasonable, they can do it.”

 

Jenifer J. Foley Featured in Newsweek Sharing Advice on How to Navigate a Tough Custody Case

AWF Partner, Jenifer J. Foley, was recently featured in Newsweek sharing advice on how to navigate a tough custody case. Jenifer explains, “Most states have a "best interest" analysis for determining custody and laws that confirm it is in a child's best interest to have safe, regular, ongoing contact with both parents (except in extreme cases of abuse). Courts can order forensic evaluations by mental health professionals to determine what is really happening and to seek recommendations.”

Adam John Wolff Featured in Men's Health Magazine

Adam John Wolff featured in Men's Health magazine sharing tips and advice for dating after divorce. Adam recommends reviewing your parenting agreement and potentially talking to an attorney before reentering the dating scene or introducing a potential partner to your children. He also recommends being thoughtful about the best time to bring it up and how to make children aware.

Adam John Wolff featured in Authority Magazine Interview Discussing Equitable Distribution in a New York Divorce Action

Adam John Wolff was featured in a recent Authority Magazine interview discussing equitable distribution in a New York divorce action with Divorce Journalist, Ilyssa Panitz.