Child custody is a difficult topic for many Suffolk County parents who have gone through the divorce process. It can be heart-wrenching for a parent to recognize a future in which one's children may not permanently live in their home. However, courts throughout the...
Couples face tax consequences when dividing their property at the end their marriage. There are important tax considerations that spouses should remember when dividing their property during divorce. Rental property Spouses must consider depreciation recapture when...
In New York, fathers’ rights are a point of contention in many family law cases. Often, there is a perception that the mother will automatically be granted decision-making authority and custody while the father recedes to the background on most matters. For fathers...
When a divorced couple has a child custody order in place, there may be a circumstance where the custodial parent wants to move. This may be to pursue a job opportunity, to relocate closer to family or friends or to be near a new school district. Many child custody...
Getting divorced can feel complicated. There are a lot of decisions that must be made and negotiations that must be completed before the end of a marriage can be reached. It is important that individuals preparing for and engaging with the divorce process have legal...
Divorcing New York couples with minor children often put child support at the top of their list of concerns. Will I be required to pay child support or will my ex-spouse be required to pay support to me? How much will the payment be? Can an order for child support be...
In New York, it is unfortunate that many marriages end in divorce. As the decision is made to end a marriage and the case is negotiated, people will have questions about the aftermath. In many divorces, spousal support – also referred to as maintenance – is awarded....
Divorce can be a complicated, prolonged process that can set your life’s stage for years to come. There’s a lot on the line in these marriage dissolution cases, which means you should really know what you’re getting into and what you’re doing throughout one. Winging...
Marriages come to an end for a variety of reasons in New York. Whatever a couple’s private reasons for divorce are, to validly divorce in the state they must provide one of the following legally acceptable reasons: Irretrievable differences: This is usually referred...
When a person is going through a divorce it is often one of the worst times of their life. A divorce is incredibly hard both emotionally and financially. There can be many contentious issues that a couple needs to work through during the divorce period, including...
