Being ordered to pay spousal support or maintenance to your former spouse can be stressful. It can be emotionally draining, and the financial ramifications can be severe. But there may be end in sight, especially if you can show that your ex-spouse is now cohabitating...
Some of our readers in New York may think that every divorce case eventually becomes an all-out battle in the courtroom. While there are certainly some divorce cases that ultimately need to be litigated in front of a family law judge, there are probably more that are...
During a divorce, one former spouse may be awarded spousal support which will be paid by the other former spouse. This is likely significant for divorcing spouses which is why they should be familiar with how any award of spousal support is determined and made. How...
Child support is crucial for New York parents who are struggling financially. The child support process can be intimidating and figuring out the information necessary to even file a claim for child support can be confusing and complex. Basic requirements Before...
Social media, according to University of Chicago researchers, may be more addictive than alcohol and tobacco. It has also played a large role in marriage. For example, one-fourth of polled couples said that their Facebook caused at least one weekly argument and 81% of...
In Long Island and throughout New York, fathers’ rights are frequently understated in a child custody and visitation case. However, parents should be aware of what must be done if there is any disagreement over paternity. This can occur because the parents are not...
Child custody disputes can be complex and hard-fought. That’s why parents who face these matters often work hard to build compelling arguments that support their belief that their proposed child custody and visitation arrangement is best for their children. While...
When Long Island area parents decide they no longer are able to be together and their marriage is heading for a divorce they have often already been down a tough road. There are many important matters that need to be worked through in a divorce. Oftentimes emotions...
There are many difficult decisions that must be made during the divorce process including property division and part of that process may be deciding who gets the family home. For divorcing couples this is an understandably serious concern they should be prepared for....
In New York family law, many issues will be in dispute. Among the most complicated is child custody. People who are embroiled in a divorce are frequently worried about how custody will be determined, how much time they will have with the child and if fathers will have...
