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About Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP
Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP: A Family & Matrimonial Law Firm with a Client-First Approach
Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP is a leading family and matrimonial law firm located in New York City. In this video, founding partners, Eleanor B. Alter, Adam John Wolff, and Jenifer J. Foley, introduce the firm and practice areas, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, complex financial matters for high-net-worth individuals, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and mediation.
AWF’s Approach to Families in High-Conflict Divorce
Divorce for High-Net-Worth Individuals
& Complicated Financial Issues
In this video, Founding Partner, Eleanor B. Alter, discusses Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP's approach to families going through high-conflict divorce. Divorce for everyone is a turbulent and difficult time. Custody issues are some of the most difficult, and can continue long after the financial issues are resolved.
The team at Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP has a thorough knowledge of the law and a profound understanding of the human elements involved. We help our clients achieve their legal goals, while minimizing pain and disruption to the children and the family as a whole.
In this video, Adam John Wolff, Founding Partner of Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading family and matrimonial law firm in New York City, discusses "Divorce for High-Net-Worth Individuals & Complicated Financial Issues."
Each family law matter is unique. Cases involving high-net-worth individuals and complicated financial matters require a specialized team. At Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, we have a deep knowledge of both the law and financial issues involved. HNW cases may include multiple business valuations, complex asset structures, trusts, or assets in different jurisdictions all over the world. Financial information is powerful. AWF's thorough understanding of the financial and legal issues involved has set the firm apart within the family law field, and led to countless successful outcomes for our clients.
Understanding Mediation for High-Net-Worth
and Complicated Divorces
Understanding Child Support and
Spousal Support in New York
In this video, Jenifer J. Foley, Founding Partner of Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading NYC family and matrimonial law firm, discusses "Understanding Mediation for High-Net-Worth and Complicated Divorces." Jenifer dispels common myths about mediation and explains the various benefits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for a variety of clients and cases, including high-net-worth and complicated divorces.
Choosing to mediate instead of going to court allows you to have control and to create a process that is unique for you and your family’s needs. Mediation also allows you to discuss and decide how you are going to address the complex issues at hand, rather than a court telling you how you must proceed. When it comes to children, this can be very important, since you and your former spouse can divorce each other, but will be connected by your children for a very long time. If you can create a successful process now to resolve disputes- that is a process that can continue into the future.
In this video, Julie M. Sheldon, Counsel at Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading family and matrimonial law firm in New York City, discusses "Understanding Child Support and Spousal Support in New York."
Child support and spousal support are significant factors for many clients in the process of divorce. In New York, there are statutory guidelines to calculate child support and spousal support (also known as maintenance), but those guidelines are just the starting point for high-net-worth clients. The courts have a huge amount of discretion to award support well above the guideline amounts. This is where Alter, Wolff & Foley's decades of experience and advocacy come into play. We collaborate with our clients to make early and important decisions that can greatly impact the support awards.
Interview: How Mindfulness Can Transform a Legal Practice with Jenifer J. Foley, Esq.
Join Denisa Tova for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Bar Podcast with Jenifer Foley, a lawyer and co-founding partner of Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, who defies stereotypes and demonstrates how legal prowess and authenticity can coexist. In this episode, discover how Jenifer blends mindfulness and spirituality with her family law practice, providing a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of her clients' lives.
Geller Advisors Roundtable “Practitioner Perspectives: Navigating Ultra-High-Net-Worth Divorce” Featuring Jenifer J. Foley
Jenifer J. Foley is featured in a filmed roundtable discussion for Geller Advisors’ “Practitioner Perspectives: Navigating Ultra-High-Net-Worth Divorce.” Jenifer is joined by fellow panelists and leading experts, Christen Douglas of McDermott Will & Emery, Judge Anne Kiley (of Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP at the time of filming), and Geller’s Scott Bush.
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To Prenup or Not to Prenup? Geller Advisors “Practitioner Perspectives: Navigating Ultra-High-Net-Worth Divorce” Featuring Jenifer J. Foley
To prenup or not to prenup? That is one of many important questions to consider when getting married, especially for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and couples. In this video, Jenifer J. Foley joins Geller Advisors' roundtable series taking a deep dive into the topic of "Ultra-High-Net-Worth Divorce." Jenifer shares her perspective on prenups, some common misconceptions, the laws in New York State, and important financial conversations to have with your spouse, both before and during your marriage.
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