Welcome to New York Divorce and Family Law ™ the website of The Law Firm of Joel R. Brandes, P.C., 43 West 43rd Street, Suite 34, New York, NY 10036. Telephone: 212-859- 5079, email: joel@nysdivorce.com.
Joel R. Brandes concentrates his practice in New York divorce and family law appeals and post-judgment matters. He also consults with and works with attorneys on their appellate, Supreme Court and Family Court cases at special hourly rates compatible with their practice.
Mr. Brandes has represented clients in numerous appeals to the New York Court of Appeals and the Appellate Divisions and was counsel in the landmark Court of Appeals cases of Morone v Morone, Tucker v Tucker and McSparron v McSparron. He has drafted briefs for and acted as consultant to attorneys in many international child abduction cases, including cases in the United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Contact the firm for a virtual appointment.
Joel R. Brandes concentrates his practice in New York divorce and family law appeals and post-judgment matters. He also consults with and works with attorneys on their appellate, Supreme Court and Family Court cases at special hourly rates compatible with their practice.
Mr. Brandes has represented clients in numerous appeals to the New York Court of Appeals and the Appellate Divisions and was counsel in the landmark Court of Appeals cases of Morone v Morone, Tucker v Tucker and McSparron v McSparron. He has drafted briefs for and acted as consultant to attorneys in many international child abduction cases, including cases in the United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Contact the firm for a virtual appointment.
Joel R. Brandes has been recognized by the New York Appellate Division as a "noted authority and expert on New York family law and divorce.” (See Matter of Brandes, 2015 WL 4664743, 2015 N.Y. Slip Op. 81096(U) (2d Dept.,2015)).He is the author of the treatise Law and The Family New York, 2d (9 volumes), Law and the Family New York Forms 2020 Edition (5 volumes)(bothThomson Reuters), and the New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook. His ”Law and the Family” column is a regular feature in the New York Law Journal. His daughter Bari Brandes Corbin, Esq., of the New York Bar, and his son Evan Barett Brandes, Esq., of the New York, Massachusetts, and New South Wales, Australia Bars are counsel to the Firm. Click on this link for his background and qualifications.
Recent Divorce and Family Law Decisions - Updated June 2, 2021
Child Support Standards Chart Released
The Child Support Standards Chart (PDF) was released on March 1, 2021. It may be downloaded at https://www.childsupport.ny.gov/dcse/pdfs/CSSA.pdf
The 2021 poverty income guidelines amount for a single person as reported by the United States Department of Health and Human Services is $12,880 and the 2021 self-support reserve is $17,388. The combined parental income amount remains at $154,000.
The Child Support Standards Chart (PDF) was released on March 1, 2021. It may be downloaded at https://www.childsupport.ny.gov/dcse/pdfs/CSSA.pdf
The 2021 poverty income guidelines amount for a single person as reported by the United States Department of Health and Human Services is $12,880 and the 2021 self-support reserve is $17,388. The combined parental income amount remains at $154,000.
New Uniform Rules for Trial Courts adopted effective February 1, 2021. The Chief Administrative Judge enacted an order which amended the Uniform Rules for Trial Courts effective February 1, 2021. Click on the link to download a copy of the Special Edition of Bits and Bytes™ which contains all of the amended and new rules.
Recent New York legislation - Updated June 2, 2021
Recent Hague Convention International Child Abduction cases - Updated May 26, 2121
Recent New York Law Journal Articles by Joel R. Brandes - Updated June 17, 2021
"Email and Ex Parte Communications, June 17, 2021 (written with Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article.
"Preserving the Right to Appeal", May 10, 2021. Click here to read the article.
"The New Motion Practice Rules", March 8, 2021. Click here to read the article.
“Trial by Combat”, February 18, 2021 (written with Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article.
“Efiling Primer for Matrimonial Attorneys", January 7, 2021. Click here to read the article.
"Understanding the Support Magistrate Objection Process", November 3, 2020. Click here to read the article.
"Ethical Obligations of Lawyers as Witnesses in Matrimonial Actions", October 7, 2020 (With Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article
"The Demise of 'O'Brien': Student/Working Spouse Equitable Distribution", September 16, 2020. Click here to read the article.
“Is there a Domestic Relations Exception to Diversity Jurisdiction", August 5, 2020 (Written with Hon. George B. Daniels) Click here to read the article.
"Sanctions and Discipline for Frivolous Conduct in Matrimonial Actions," July 9, 2020. Click here to read the article.
"Limiting the Scope of Representation in Family Court Proceedings, July 2, 2020. (Written with Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article.
“The Resurrection of Marital Fault”. May 18, 2020. Click here to read the article.
"Primer on the Enhanced Scrutiny in the Ethical Rules Impacting Domestic Relations Practitioners", April 24, 2020 (Written with Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article.
"Custody Rights of Non-Biological Parents," March 12, 2020. Click here to read the article article.
"When Your Client Goes Missing, " February 20, 2020 (Click here) (written with Chris McDonough, Esq.)
“The Burden of Proof and Presumptions in Matrimonial Actions”, January 2, 2010. Click here for the article.
"The Right to an Interpreter or Facilitator at Trial" , December 11, 2019. Click here to read the article.
"Standards of Appellate Review in Matrimonial Actions", November 8, 2019. Click here to read the article.
“Fundamental and Harmless Error in Matrimonial and Family Matters." October 21, 2019. Click here to read the article.
"Protecting Native American Children." September 20, 2019. Click here to read the article.
“Clarifying the Concepts of Transmutation and Commingling.” August 22, 2019. Click here to read the article
“Inchoate Rights to Marital Property.” July 29, 2019. Click here to read the article
“Enforcing Counsel Fee, Support and Distributive Awards by Execution of Judgment.” July 18, 2019. Click here to read the article.
“What is the Status of Child in a Custody Case? July 8, 2019. Click here to read the article. “Who is the Less Monied Spouse?” June 14, 2019. Click here to read the article.
“Conduct in litigation and counsel fee awards.” May 17, 2019. Click here to read the article.
Recent Articles of Interest by Joel R. Brandes
An article by Joel R. Brandes, titled" Stare Decisis, Precedent and Dicta, appears in the March 2020 issue of the New York State Bar Journal, Vol.92, No. 2 at page 36.
An article by Joel R". Brandes titled "Navigating the Matrimonial Preliminary Conference So You Don’t Sink the Ship" appears in the New York State Bar Association Family Law Review, Winter 2020, Vol. 52, No. 1.
"Email and Ex Parte Communications, June 17, 2021 (written with Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article.
"Preserving the Right to Appeal", May 10, 2021. Click here to read the article.
"The New Motion Practice Rules", March 8, 2021. Click here to read the article.
“Trial by Combat”, February 18, 2021 (written with Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article.
“Efiling Primer for Matrimonial Attorneys", January 7, 2021. Click here to read the article.
"Understanding the Support Magistrate Objection Process", November 3, 2020. Click here to read the article.
"Ethical Obligations of Lawyers as Witnesses in Matrimonial Actions", October 7, 2020 (With Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article
"The Demise of 'O'Brien': Student/Working Spouse Equitable Distribution", September 16, 2020. Click here to read the article.
“Is there a Domestic Relations Exception to Diversity Jurisdiction", August 5, 2020 (Written with Hon. George B. Daniels) Click here to read the article.
"Sanctions and Discipline for Frivolous Conduct in Matrimonial Actions," July 9, 2020. Click here to read the article.
"Limiting the Scope of Representation in Family Court Proceedings, July 2, 2020. (Written with Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article.
“The Resurrection of Marital Fault”. May 18, 2020. Click here to read the article.
"Primer on the Enhanced Scrutiny in the Ethical Rules Impacting Domestic Relations Practitioners", April 24, 2020 (Written with Chris McDonough, Esq.) Click here to read the article.
"Custody Rights of Non-Biological Parents," March 12, 2020. Click here to read the article article.
"When Your Client Goes Missing, " February 20, 2020 (Click here) (written with Chris McDonough, Esq.)
“The Burden of Proof and Presumptions in Matrimonial Actions”, January 2, 2010. Click here for the article.
"The Right to an Interpreter or Facilitator at Trial" , December 11, 2019. Click here to read the article.
"Standards of Appellate Review in Matrimonial Actions", November 8, 2019. Click here to read the article.
“Fundamental and Harmless Error in Matrimonial and Family Matters." October 21, 2019. Click here to read the article.
"Protecting Native American Children." September 20, 2019. Click here to read the article.
“Clarifying the Concepts of Transmutation and Commingling.” August 22, 2019. Click here to read the article
“Inchoate Rights to Marital Property.” July 29, 2019. Click here to read the article
“Enforcing Counsel Fee, Support and Distributive Awards by Execution of Judgment.” July 18, 2019. Click here to read the article.
“What is the Status of Child in a Custody Case? July 8, 2019. Click here to read the article. “Who is the Less Monied Spouse?” June 14, 2019. Click here to read the article.
“Conduct in litigation and counsel fee awards.” May 17, 2019. Click here to read the article.
Recent Articles of Interest by Joel R. Brandes
An article by Joel R. Brandes, titled" Stare Decisis, Precedent and Dicta, appears in the March 2020 issue of the New York State Bar Journal, Vol.92, No. 2 at page 36.
An article by Joel R". Brandes titled "Navigating the Matrimonial Preliminary Conference So You Don’t Sink the Ship" appears in the New York State Bar Association Family Law Review, Winter 2020, Vol. 52, No. 1.
Law Books Written by Joel R. Brandes
Law and The Family New York, 2d (New York Practice Library, 9 Volumes, August 2020)
By Joel R. Brandes( Published by Thomson Reuters)
(For information click on this link to go to Thomson Reuters).
By Joel R. Brandes( Published by Thomson Reuters)
(For information click on this link to go to Thomson Reuters).
Law and The Family New York Forms, 2020 Edition (New York Practice Library, 5 Volumes, July 2020)
By Joel R. Brandes (Published by Thomson Reuters)
(For information click on this link to go to Thomson Reuters).
By Joel R. Brandes (Published by Thomson Reuters)
(For information click on this link to go to Thomson Reuters).
New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook
The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook by Joel R. Brandes is available Kindle and ebook editions and at Bookbaby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads and other booksellers. For information click on the links above.
The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook by Joel R. Brandes is available Kindle and ebook editions and at Bookbaby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads and other booksellers. For information click on the links above.
The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook Courtroom Edition (paperback) by Joel R. Brandes, available on Amazon. It is an abridged version of the New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook containing only the procedural law and the law of evidence necessary to try the financial issues in a divorce case. It focuses on the testimony necessary to establish a prima facie economic case for maintenance, child support, counsel fees, special relief and property distribution. There are thousands of suggested questions for the examination of witnesses. The text is up to date through and including December 2020.
The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook: 2020 Update (paperback) by Joel R. Brandes, available on Amazon. This update to the New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook includes changes in the law and important cases decided by the New York Courts since the original volume was published. It brings the text up to date through and including December 2020.
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The Joel R. Brandes Consulting Services, Inc. website (www.nysdivorce.net) contains extensive information about the trial of a New York matrimonial and custody action. This website focuses on the procedure and rules of evidence that an attorney must know to try a New York matrimonial action or custody case. It contains questions for the examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
Click to Visit "A Child is Missing: The International Child Abduction Blog" - Our blog devoted to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
Click to Visit "A Child is Missing: The International Child Abduction Blog" - Our blog devoted to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
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