AWFS Partner, Jenifer J. Foley, was recently featured in a HuffPost article discussing the emerging trend of “quiet divorces” among celebrities, written by Brittany Wong.
Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/quiet-divorce-trend_l_65f20079e4b07b5c55cb9ece
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.
Source: https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2024-01-05-lawdragon-announces-2024-hall-of-fame-inductees
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, along with fellow leading attorneys in the field, Robert Z. Dobrish, Lee Rosenberg, and Eric I. Wrubel, co-authored a response in the New York Law Journal and Law.com, titled “Recent Column Published in the Law Journal 'Misleading' on New York's Protections for Children and Domestic Abuse Survivors.” The co-contributors’ commentary is in response to a recent Law Journal article, and clarifies for readers the legal issues discussed surrounding automatic 50-50 parenting schedules, domestic violence courts, orders of protection, and Attorneys for Children, among other important family law issues.
Eleanor B. Alter was recently featured in the 2022 Annual Report for the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection of the State of New York, which is in its 40th year of operation. Eleanor proudly served as Trustee of the Fund for 30 years, from 1983 to 2013, at the invitation of the New York Court of Appeals, and also served as the Fund's Chairman of the Board of Trustees for 26 years, from 1985 until 2011.
Newly Expanded Firm, Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, Teams Top Divorce and Family Law Attorneys in New York
NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the partners of two prominent New York law firms, Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP and Stutman Stutman & Lichtenstein, LLP, announced their collaboration, Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, a newly expanded, leading family and matrimonial law firm based in New York City.
Adam John Wolff, along with Robert Z. Dobrish, Lee Rosenberg, and Eric I. Wrubel, co-authored a letter to the editor of the New York Law Journal, titled “In-Camera Interviews Should Not Be Used to Cross-Examine Children About Parents.” The letter examines the court’s use of in-camera interviews of children, and explains that the use of such interviews to “truth test” parents, without the parents’ ability to respond or know what questions are being asked, is problematic.
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
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.”
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.”
New York City-based family and matrimonial law firm upholds its Tier 1 ranking in family law for the seventh consecutive year
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading New York-based family and matrimonial law firm, has been recognized as a Tier 1 ranked law firm by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" for Family Law in the New York metro area. This is the firm's seventh consecutive recognition.
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.
Eleanor B. Alter discusses prenuptial agreements in high-net-worth cases with Business Insider.
Jenifer J. Foley discusses co-parenting in a recent in-depth article by Emma Johnson of WealthySingleMommy.com.
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.
Attorneys rank among the best in the nation for family and matrimonial law
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading New York-based family and matrimonial law firm, has recently been recognized with multiple prestigious law honors. Chambers High Net Worth named founding partners, Eleanor B. Alter and Jenifer J. Foley, as top Family/Matrimonial Lawyers in its High-Net-Worth Guide 2022. Both Alter and Foley, along with founding partner, Adam John Wolff, were also included in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Alter, Wolff, and Foley are renowned litigators who have represented high-profile and celebrity clients, business owners, professionals, and their spouses. Their firm, Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP (AWF), provides the full spectrum of family and matrimonial law services, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and mediation.
recognized by Chambers and Partners - High Net Worth as a leading attorney in Family & Matrimonial Law. Esteemed practitioner Eleanor B. Alter of Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP is "one of the most prominent attorneys in the matrimonial arena," states a market insider, adding: "She is hugely experienced, a tough opponent and very straigthforward to deal with."
Jenifer J. Foley recognized by Chambers and Partners - High Net Worth as a leading attorney in Family & Matrimonial Law. Jenifer J. Foley of Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP advises wealthy clients on a wide range of matrimonial matters. "She is knowledgeable, practical and always easy to deal with," remarks an interviewee, and another comments: "She is very smart, thoughtful and creative."
