Shattuck Family Law

03/02/2025

Upcoming CLE Event – Adoption & Protection in Today’s Political Climate

Join us on March 11 as Stephan F. Shattuck presents "Adoption as Protection in Today's Changing Political Landscape." This important discussion will explore how adoption can serve as a vital legal safeguard amid today’s evolving political and legal environment.

Earn CLE credit in Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias

Register today through the Queens County Bar Association website!

08/15/2023

🚩Some announcements should be loud and proud 👰‍ “I do … I did, I’m done!” 🤵‍ “It’s not me … it’s you!” 🙅‍♂️💔

08/14/2023

Prenuptial agreements are contracts which bind parties (spouses) to their terms and set boundaries to the financial partnership during the marriage. But unlike any other business contracts, there is a higher degree of scrutiny if a divorce is filed and they are challenged. This is why it is so important that couples seek legal advice before they sign a prenup.

https://pagesix.com/2023/08/11/kevin-costners-estranged-wife-admits-she-may-not-have-understood-the-prenup-she-signed/ #:~:text=Kevin%20Costner%27s%20estranged%20wife%2C%20Christine,comprehend%20what%20she%20actually%20signed.

The “Yellowstone” actor’s lawyers filed asking if the handbag designer comprehended what she actually signed in their 2004 prenuptial agreement.

08/07/2023

🕯️😂 I like to keep my office atmosphere positive so I have this scented candle ”Freshly Signed Divorce Papers.” What do you think it smells like?

08/04/2023

Relationships are complex (even if they don’t feel like it). And divorce in particular is seldomly a spur-of-the-moment choice. It’s a decision that evolves over time, and often, hard to come to because of the investment (emotionally and financially) that is put into the relationship. Healing and growth take time, and it’s important to reach out for support down the difficult but necessary path. 🤝

https://pagesix.com/2023/08/04/ricky-martin-breaks-silence-on-jwan-josef-divorce-not-a-recent-decision

“When the public found out, we had already gone through a grieving process,” the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” hitmaker said. “Jwan and I will always be family.”

08/03/2023

😂 Don't be intimidated by the title 📝 This post explores the big picture financial considerations when filing or defending a lawsuit ... namely, is it worth it?
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08/03/2023

Your self-worth is untouchable, and no one should have the power to control your emotions. ❤️ Too often I am told about the manipulation and false narratives employed by a spouse or co-parent. But you hold the key to your happiness, and no one can dictate how you feel. Stand tall, and let no one define your inner worth.

08/02/2023

Embrace your uniqueness and pursue your happiness 🌟 Life can lead us on unexpected journeys, and that's okay. Remember that divorce does not define you. It's a chance to rediscover your strength, welcome new beginnings, and grow individually 💪

08/01/2023

💬💰 Did you know that divorce can be the most significant financial negotiation in someone’s life? 💔💼 It’s essential to be aware of the financial implications and challenges that come with ending a marriage. For this reason I often advise clients to speak with a trustworthy financial adviser.

Rebecca Holloway, 42, a mother-of-three, said she was swindled out of $100,000 by a scammer posing to be a French entrepreneur named “Fred,” who matched with her on Tinder in March.