Many parents worry that their divorce will harm their relationship with their children. Sharing legal and physical custody, as long as there is cooperation from both parents, may be the best way for parents to maintain strong relationships with their kids after the...
If you owe child support in Long Island, New York, the question of adjusting support amounts due to changing financial circumstances is valid. After all, your financial circumstances change, and if they do, you may need to change your support obligations. The key is...
For victims of domestic violence, harassment or abuse, the prospect of obtaining an order of protection may provide a crucial lifeline. An order of protection, a legal document issued by a judge, acts as a shield against individuals engaging in abusive, threatening or...
Long Islanders from all walks of life who are going through a divorce will probably have to figure out what to do with their family home. Most of the time, a person’s residence is considered marital property in a New York divorce. This is true even if the home is only...
For many going through a divorce, their primary concern is their children. However, if you are divorcing later in life, your children are likely adults, and one of your primary concerns is your retirement accounts and pensions. Other than your real estate holdings,...
Whenever possible, it is in your child’s best interest to resolve child custody matters amicably and to maintain a positive relationship with your child’s other parent. There are steps you can take to achieve this. Communication between parents First, it’s important...
The property involved in a high-asset divorce can be significant. Figuring out how to split them during the property division process can be challenging at best, and the outcome of your property division can shape what your post-divorce life will look like for a long...
If you and your spouse are considering divorce in New York, there is a process you must follow. Divorce process Before filing for divorce, you or your spouse must have been a resident of New York for at least two years immediately before filing. Alternatively, either...
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...
Most people going through divorce want to avoid conflict to protect themselves from the emotional and mental toll that can be taken by the process. However, most divorces are going to see a certain amount of conflict. This doesn’t mean that you need to rush to settle...
