by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
6 Things to NOT Do When Negotiating Child Custody Child custody cases are often challenging, emotional and exhausting. They can drag on for months or more, depending on how much (or how little) you and your ex agree on. Sadly, as tough as it can be on the parents, a...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
Holiday Child Visitation Solutions During a Pandemic Dealing with the holidays after a divorce is difficult enough for Long Island families without the added stress of COVID-19, social distancing and quarantine mixed in. This year’s holiday season promises to be...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Jul 22, 2022
Child Custody Paternity Testing Tips for Fathers Having a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a man’s life. For many men, however, things often become difficult when it’s no longer possible to have a relationship with the child’s...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
5 Child Custody Problems Fathers Face Although fathers’ rights have come a long way in Long Island family legal cases, when it comes to child custody, fathers are often still at a disadvantage. Here are 5 of the most common issues fathers face in Long Island...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
When Should You Petition for Full Child Custody? Child custody is one of the most sensitive matters in a parental divorce or breakup. It can be difficult to know what’s in the best interests of the child when both sides are emotionally invested. In most cases, a...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
5 Tips to Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce If you’re going through a divorce on Long Island or have recently finalized one and share children with your ex-spouse, you’re likely dealing with matters of child custody and co-parenting. Co-parenting can be...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Jan 2, 2025
How Are International Child Custody Cases Handled? Child custody cases in New York can be extraordinarily complex, even when both parents live in the state. Out-of-state child custody cases tend to be even more involved, and international child custody cases are...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
How Divorced Parents Make Medical Decisions for Children Medical decisions are among the most important decisions that can be made for your child. However, it may not always be clear who is able to make those decisions, who would be overstepping their boundaries if...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
Child Custody & Visitation If a Parent Gets COVID-19? The coronavirus pandemic has upended life in New York, and every corner of the state is feeling the effects, including Long Island. How does the pandemic affect your child custody and visitation orders,...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
5 Ways to Help Win Your Child Custody Battle Fighting for child custody is essential but exhausting work. Research and court opinion has long indicated that, with rare exceptions, a meaningful relationship between both parents is in a child’s best interests....
