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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Families in New York who face child custody issues are understandably concerned about how, exactly, these issues might be resolved. After all, the vast majority of parents care deeply about how their children will be impacted by a divorce or, if the parents were never...
Sometimes divorce is a long time coming for couples in Eastern Long Island while other times it comes as a complete shock. If you are served with divorce papers, there are some steps you will want to take to protect your financial future. Collect all financial...
