by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
Am I Eligible for an Annulment Instead of a Divorce? Divorce isn’t the only option to end a marriage on Long Island. In some cases, married couples may be eligible for an annulment. Here’s what you need to know about annulments, how they differ from a Long...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
What Rights Do Military Spouses Have in a Divorce? The process of divorcing a military service member differs in some ways than the process of divorce between two civilians. Usually, military divorces tend to be more complex, particularly if the divorce takes place at...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
What Are the 3 Things Needed for Divorce to Be Final? For your Long Island divorce to be finalized, you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse must agree on at least two things, or three if you have children. Your divorce cannot proceed without reaching an agreement on the...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
What Is a Gray (50+) Divorce on Long Island? Are you 50+ and considering getting a divorce? It’s not uncommon for older individuals in long-term marriages to decide that they want to end their relationship. Why is this, and how can you manage your gray divorce?...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
Protect Yourself from Racial Inequality in Family Court As communities begin to explore the depths of racial inequality in today’s society and seek to rectify them, one place that may need to be addressed is the family court system. While most court systems in...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
What If My Ex Disobeys Our Divorce Decree? Once a divorce is finalized, each party is provided a legal document that details the agreements and settlements made between the two spouses during the divorce process. Unfortunately, many people don’t think they need...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
How To Get Divorced During a Pandemic The news of the novel coronavirus hit the U.S. fast and hard at the beginning of 2020. You may have been in the middle of negotiating your divorce or just about to put the pen to paper to sign your divorce settlement when...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Jun 26, 2025
How a Criminal Record Can Impact Your Long Island Divorce Going through a divorce is difficult enough without navigating criminal charges. When criminal proceedings are intertwined with family legal matters, things can quickly become stressful. If you’ve been...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
Should I File a Fault or No-Fault Divorce? Determining how to file for divorce to obtain the best outcome can be difficult. Here’s what you need to know about the two different types of divorce options in New York, fault and no-fault divorce, and how to decide...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Oct 9, 2024
Can I Seek a Divorce During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic in New York? Many Americans have had their lives turned upside down as a result of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Last week, 3.2 million Americans filed for unemployment marking the highest in a single week in...
