by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Feb 20, 2018
Advice for Co-Parenting After Your Long Island Divorce
Many of our clients look forward to the day they after their Long Island divorce is final and they no longer have to “deal with” their former spouse. What many do not realize is that, if you have children together, your former spouse is likely to be in your life for many years to come. If your former spouse is going to be involved with your children you are going to have to communicate with him or her regarding the children for many years, if not the rest of your life. This is known as co-parenting.
For many clients, co-parenting is a constant uphill battle. You just divorced your partner, but are still expected to be co-parents and interact with your children in a healthy, responsible and calm manner. How is this possible? To be honest, it takes a lot of patience and an understanding that you and your former spouse will not get it right every time. However, if you can remember certain tips, it may make the process easier.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Jan 2, 2018
International Travel Concerns for Your Children During Your Long Island Divorce
With the winter recess upon us, many of our Long Island divorce clients have planned plan vacations with their children. For many, the winter recess time is a nice break from the stresses of work, school and your divorce. It’s a great time for you and your children to relax and let them be children, without the added stress of your divorce. This can also be a cause of concern for many clients, as their spouses are taking their children out of the country.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Dec 5, 2017
Unfortunately, many of my Long Island Divorce and Family Court clients approach me regarding the important issue of Parental Alienation. These clients often feel that the other parent is dragging their children into the middle of the divorce unnecessarily and with singularly bad intentions. Accordingly, I think it is very important to lay out some basic information regarding the topic of parental alienation.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Oct 10, 2017
With the holidays quickly approaching, more and more clients are coming to our Long Island Divorce and Family Law firm with concerns about their holiday visitation schedule with their children. As an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney, I have helped many families make the most of their holidays in a way that works best for them.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Sep 26, 2017
As a Long Island Divorce and Family Law Attorney, I typically find that strong family ties can truly make all the difference in a child’s life, especially when dealing with his or her parents’ divorce. In many Long Island families, grandparents play a large role in a child’s life. For many children, their grandparents are a steady source of love and support throughout the child’s formative years and beyond. When a family is strained by a divorce, both grandparents and grandchildren may become concerned that the relationships they have established with each other will become threatened. This concern is heightened when dealing with a contentious divorce, where the parents may be fighting over custody of the children. What happens if mom gains fully custody, but dad’s parents want to see the children? (more…)
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Sep 19, 2017
Child Custody ‘Nesting’ Arrangements on Long Island
As an experienced Long Island Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney, I have seen all kinds of custody and visitation arrangements. Recently, a new trend in Child Custody has been emerging. Nesting Custody Arrangements have been getting more and more attention as they gain popularity among divorcing couples.
What is a Nesting Child Custody Arrangement? (more…)
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Sep 12, 2017
As an experienced Long Island Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney, some of the more common questions I receive from couples splitting up concerns relocation after the divorce. These questions can come from either the custodial parent, as in, “Can I move with my children after the divorce?” or the noncustodial parent, as in, “Can I prevent her from moving with my children after the divorce?”.
Relocation involves the custodial parent attempting to effectuate a move with the parties’ child or children. This move may only be to the next town over, but more likely, especially if it is being brought to the Court’s attention, this move could be to another county, state, or even country.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Aug 8, 2017
As a Family Law attorney practicing on Long Island, the increase in the use of artificial insemination to conceive a child has given rise to a unique legal issue wherein the biological father must renounce his rights and responsibilities with regard to the conceived child.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Jul 25, 2017
As an experienced family law attorney practicing on Long Island, I have handled all sorts of child custody and visitation cases and many creative solutions for parents to keep in contact with their children.
Regular, Face-to-Face Visitation Not Always Possible
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Jul 11, 2017
As a divorce attorney on Long Island, I know that international travel with your children can become a complicated issue in your divorce or child custody matter. While, ideally, parents can work out agreements about international travel on their own, sometimes they disagree about when and how their child can leave the country. The government has several procedures in place that will allow your child to obtain a passport and travel internationally while protecting the parents’ rights to ensure their child’s safety. Here are some key facts that you should know when it comes to your child’s international travel.
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