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Sherry Bishko Presents at WWBA / Pace University School of Law
Sherry A. Bishko, Esq. served and presented on a fabulous panel of experts on February 16, 2023 at Pace University School of Law entitled, Family/Matrimonial Law Overview: Diverse Perspectives From Current Practitioners with nearly 100 audience members. The program was hosted by the Westchester Women’s Bar Association and Pace University School of Law and was […]
Past Presidents Committee of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association
Linda Markowitz and Kathy Rosenthal hosted the past presidents committee of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association on August 10, 2022. A good time was had by all.
New York State Bar Association Conference
Sherry Bishko and Linda Markowitz attended the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association Conference in Newport, Rhode Island from July 7th to July 10th! The Conference was fabulous and brought together matrimonial and family law practitioners from all over the state. It was wonderful to be in-person and see colleagues and […]
Sherry A. Bishko, Esq. Sworn In As Vice President of the WWBA
On June 8, 2022, Rosenthal & Markowitz, LLP’s very own Sherry A. Bishko, Esq. was sworn in as Vice President of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association (WWBA) at the WWBA’s annual dinner and installation of officers at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club in Mamaroneck, New York! Sherry is also co-chair of the WWBA Mentorship […]
Public Sector Employment Night at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law
“Sherry A. Bishko, Esq. Co-Chair of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association’s (WWBA) Mentorship Program co-developed and attended a Public Sector Employment Night at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University on Thursday evening, April 7, 2022. The panel discussed public sector employment opportunities for the law students and was a rousing success!”
Do You Have a Child Graduating From High School, Turning 18 or In College?
If so, it is time for your child to do Advanced Directives. An Advance Directive gives a person (called an agent) a voice at a time when he or she is not able to do so. There are Advance Directives for health care decision-making (health care proxies and HIPAA Authorizations) and for financial decision-making (powers […]
Estate Tax Primer 2022: A Summary of The Law of Estate Taxes
The following is a general discussion about the current law of estate taxes. It is meant to supplement a conversation with an attorney and should not be used for specific estate planning without consulting an estate and/or tax planner. Your “Estate” Defined: The size of your estate. An estate consists of all assets you own […]
I Told My Spouse I Want a Divorce, Now What?
Telling your spouse you want a divorce is only the beginning. The next steps will depend on the reaction you get. Do the two of you want to settle things amicably? Aside from not wanting to be married anymore, are you able to work together in the best interests of your children? If there are […]
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Choosing a divorce attorney is almost like entering a long-term relationship. You need someone who is qualified and with whom you are also compatible. There are some questions to ask and ways to evaluate whether an attorney is the right divorce attorney for you. How to Hire Your Divorce Attorney Friends or relatives are often […]
How to Have a Child-Centered Divorce
No matter how you handle it, divorce is a traumatic experience for your children. But if you put your children’s needs above your own and work together with your spouse to focus on what is in the best interest of your children, you can ease their transition in ways that will have a positive influence […]