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Fighting between spouses can affect children, study says
Fights between spouses are an inevitable part of the divorce process. A troubled marriage only leads to a breakdown in communications at times, with both spouses bickering with one another. However, Long Island parents may want to learn more about how their fighting...
What happens to a couple’s pet in a divorce?
Many New Yorkers refer to their pets as their ‘fur babies’ and consider them to be just as much a part of the family as any human being. In the past, however, New York courts were required to treat pets as personal property, meaning that the pet essentially became...
Navigating complex child custody issues
Child custody disputes can be some of the most difficult legal issues that New York residents will ever face. Indeed, most people hardly ever get involved in the legal system at all, so a child custody issue may be their one and only exposure to a court case. And, of...
Splitting retirement accounts in divorce
The end of a marriage may be a very emotional time, but the divorce process itself is largely about money. The division of property is often the most time-consuming and complicated part of any divorce. New York law calls for the equitable distribution of marital...
What are the basic requirements for a New York divorce?
When a marriage is coming to an end in New York, the couple might get caught up in disagreements over property division, child custody, child support, spousal support and other common aspects of a case. This can result in confusion and a lack of attention paid to the...
Splitting retirement accounts in divorce
The end of a marriage may be a very emotional time, but the divorce process itself is largely about money. The division of property is often the most time-consuming and complicated part of any divorce. New York law calls for the equitable distribution of marital...
What are the basic requirements for a New York divorce?
When a marriage is coming to an end in New York, the couple might get caught up in disagreements over property division, child custody, child support, spousal support and other common aspects of a case. This can result in confusion and a lack of attention paid to the...
Choosing the right divorce attorney is the first step
The idea of, or the fear of, divorce can keep many couples from initiating the process, even when doing so is in their best interests. However, choosing the right divorce attorney can be a key first step to not just start the process, but also to making one feel...
Choosing the right divorce attorney is the first step
The idea of, or the fear of, divorce can keep many couples from initiating the process, even when doing so is in their best interests. However, choosing the right divorce attorney can be a key first step to not just start the process, but also to making one feel...
Is mediation a good option for my family law case?
Many people on Long Island may have some idea of what mediation is but may not fully understand the details. It is an option that many people use to resolve their divorce, child custody issue or other matter related to family law. The process is not suitable for every...