by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Sep 25, 2018
How To Communicate with Spouse During Long Island Divorce
Many Long Island couples dealing with divorce or family law matters find that, even once they reach an agreement regarding the custody and parenting time of their children, they are still faced with difficulties in effectuating that agreement.
We have found that one of the biggest concerns of our clients, who are also parents, raise is that they feel they cannot have a civil conversation with their soon-to-be ex-spouse about their children.
Naturally, our clients get frustrated, upset and overwhelmed that they thought the hardest part of their divorce or family law matter is behind them, and it appears that it is not. As time passes and the parents’ wounds begin to heal, communication naturally gets easier, ex-spouses become less argumentative with each other and are able to co-parent more effectively.
However, before reaching that point, our clients look to us for guidance and assistance in their attempts to establish a civil relationship with their soon-to-be ex-spouse. Following are tried-and-true methods to get through this difficult period with as little conflict as possible. (more…)
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Sep 18, 2018
How Will the New Tax Laws Affect my Long Island Divorce?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has many implications for your Long Island divorce, as it pertains to Spousal Support (aka Alimony) and the Child Tax Credit. The new tax rules may mean you want to speed up your divorce to have it settled before the end of the year (when the new rules take effect). (more…)
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Jul 10, 2018
4 Tips to Improve Communication to Save Time & Money in Your Long Island Divorce
Divorce often becomes overwhelming quickly. People going through a divorce on Long Island are dealing with financial, legal and personal decisions that seem to never end. Naturally, this is a very emotional time for everyone involved, which inevitably leads to difficulty seeing that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that your divorce will not go on forever. The ultimate key to reducing the stress, length and expense of your divorce is communication. For many spouses, communication can either be the downfall or the saving grace of their divorce. Clear, open and honest communication can really save you time, money and aggravation. Below are four tips for improving communication during your Long Island Divorce. (more…)
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Mar 13, 2018
Changing Your Name After Your Long Island Divorce
Many of our female Long Island Divorce Attorney firm clients wish to change their last name back to the maiden name after their divorce. For many women post-divorce, a main concern is that of changing their last name. After dealing with the stress and aggravation of your divorce, changing your last name may seem like just another daunting process on your to-do list. However, if you are prepared, both with the necessary information and documents, it can be quickly checked off that list. (more…)
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Feb 13, 2018
The ‘Gray Divorce’: Long Island Divorce in Your Later Years
Many people on Long Island consider divorce to be a “young man’s game.” There’s a certain logic to thinking that people will determine, or decide, after a few years of being married that they made a mistake or have grown apart from their partner. The reality, however, is that more and more of the clients in our Long Island divorce law firm fall into the category of “young at heart” if not young in age.
In today’s world, it is not uncommon to find couples who have been married for many decades deciding to end their marriage. They may have grown children, who are now married themselves, when they decide to divorce. Below are some special considerations for those who wish to end their marriage in their later years.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Jan 23, 2018
What Is a Default Judgment for Divorce on Long Island?
Every now and again we will commence a divorce for a client on Long Island only to find that his or her spouse is unwilling to cooperate in the proceeding. A divorce in and of itself is stressful enough, but when an uncooperative spouse is added to the mix, most clients feel an immense amount of concern and stress. Clients will often ask me in a panic if this means they will need to remain married for the rest of their lives. Luckily, the law provides an option for clients who find themselves in exactly this situation. If your spouse refuses to appear in your divorce action, you may still obtain a divorce through what is know as a Default Judgment.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Dec 12, 2017
As a Long Island Divorce Lawyer, we often receive inquiries regarding marriage annulments and how they differ from a divorce. Put simply, rather than simply ending the marriage, an annulment has the legal effect of declaring the marriage null and void, basically making it as though the marriage never occurred.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Nov 28, 2017
After years of practicing Divorce Law on Long Island, many clients ask us about the differences between void and voidable marriages. Below is an explanation of the terms, as well as some of the circumstances that would give rise to both.
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Nov 14, 2017
As a Long Island Divorce Attorney with many years of practice in this field, many clients come to our Family Law firm seeking to learn more about Legal Separation. A Legal Separation is a very important option that should be discussed with your attorney before moving forward with your legal proceedings.
What is a Legal Separation & How Does it Work on Long Island?
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by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Oct 17, 2017
In my many years of experience as a Long Island Divorce Attorney, many clients have the same questions when they first start their divorce proceedings. In an effort to ease some of your natural anxiety over these issues, below are answers to some frequently asked questions associated with beginning your divorce on Long Island.
Asset Protection
A big concern of most people have coming into our law firm is what happens to their assets now that they are beginning a divorce. In New York State, the law requires you and your spouse to protect your marital assets. This means that neither you nor your spouse are permitted to unilaterally transfer, sell or destroy any marital assets. When the law is speaking about marital assets in this context, it means bank accounts, the marital residence, cars and things of that nature. What this really boils down to is that neither you nor your spouse can empty a bank account, destroy the artwork you bought using money from your wedding, or sell the marital residence out from underneath one another.
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