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Mar 11, 2026BY:
IN: Dealing with Divorce

Hoarding and Divorce in New York

Are you married to someone hoarding property? Hoarding presents unique legal and emotional challenges during a divorce, often complicating the distribution of marital property and the safety of the home environment. In this video, New York attorney Ken Novenstern discusses how mental health issues often underpin these challenges and offers professional resources to help spouses navigate the legal and logistical hurdles.

Andrew Blizard, mentioned in this video, is a licensed mental health counselor and Director of Moving Forward.

Ken Novenstern is a partner at Fredman Baken & Novenstern, LLP. With offices in Mount Kisco and White Plains, NY, they provide legal services including divorce, separation, custody related matters, and pre and post nuptial agreements.

If you have questions about divorce in New York, contact Ken Novenstern at (914) 997-9070 or (914) 241-2400. You can also send him email or book a consultation through his firm’s contact page at https://fbndivorcelaw.com/contact.

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The author, Ken Novenstern, is a member of Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce Professionals which is an association of lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial professionals specializing in the collaborative divorce process. If you have questions about collaborative divorce and how this alternative to courtroom litigation can work for you, please contact Ken Novenstern. Contact information can be found by clicking/tapping the author image or the "View Profile" link on this page.

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