In New York, courts determine basic child support by using a mathematical formula that factors in parents’ combined monthly income. However, when parents, usually business owners or entrepreneurs, have fluctuating incomes, the factors may not be the same. In these...
Family Law
Don’t miss these often-overlooked aspects of divorce
There are some obvious issues that you’ll need to address in your divorce. Division of marital assets, determination of child custody and support, and allocation of spousal support are amongst them. The outcomes of these issues will certainly have a significant impact...
What is forensic accounting?
If you are considering a divorce, it can feel like an insurmountable amount of stress. Many couples find themselves at a point of needing to cross that bridge, and some divorces may require additional help. In addition to attorneys, there are other professionals who...
Tips for co-parenting during the holidays
The holidays are coming up which usually means busy times and some extra stress. When you are co-parenting a child, the holidays bring a special type of challenge. Remember that the most important priority during the holidays should be making sure your children have a...
Here’s why to fight to protect your father’s rights
A lot of fathers underestimate the value they have in a child’s life. Sometimes these thoughts are spurred by toxicity spewed by the child’s mother, which is sometimes even buttressed by the child’s own statements and behaviors when parental alienation occurs. In...
Seeking a protection order in New York
In New York, if a person has been abused, harassed or threatened, they may want to seek a restraining order, also known as an Order of Protection. This order can prevent the abuser from contacting the victim or causing them additional harm. Process overview The first...
What can I do to financially plan for life post-divorce?
Although it’s an emotional process, divorce might also be the biggest financial transaction that you participate in during your lifetime. Property division, alimony, and child support can completely shift the dynamics of your financial well-being for decades to come....
What you need to know about a child custody evaluation
In an ideal world, you and your child’s other parent would come to an agreement on child custody, and you’d both be capable of effective co-parenting. But, as you know if you’re reading this post, we often live in a less-than-ideal world. That means that despite your...
Myths about fathers’ rights
If you are a father who is facing a child custody dispute in New York, you may have some questions and concerns about your rights. Unfortunately, some pervasive myths about fathers’ rights remain about fathers’ rights in child custody cases. Mothers always get custody...
What if you cannot afford to pay alimony?
When one person is ordered to pay alimony (also referred to as spousal support) to the other, it is expected to be paid on time and in full. However, as the past several years have shown, challenges can arise unexpectedly and many people can have unexpected issues...