by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Nov 11, 2024
What to Expect During Court-Ordered Divorce Counseling If you’re pursuing a divorce on Long Island, you may be ordered by a Nassau or Suffolk County court to attend divorce counseling. Here’s what you should expect from mandatory divorce counseling and how...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Jul 31, 2025
How Can I Get My Soon to Be Ex Spouse to Leave the Home? Living with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse under the same roof after you’ve decided to get a divorce can be extremely uncomfortable. If neither of you wants to leave the home, what are your options? Does New...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
What Is a Divorce by Default Judgment on Long Island? Divorces can play out in any number of ways. One of those is a default divorce or a default divorce judgment. Here’s what you should know about this type of divorce and how you can get help legally dissolving...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
How to File a Long Island Divorce if Spouse is Out of State If you’re considering filing for divorce but your spouse lives out of state, the process can become trickier. Will you be able to file in New York, or will you have to divorce your spouse in another...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
What to Do When Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers If you’ve decided to get a divorce, your spouse has the option to refuse to sign the divorce papers when served. If they’re completely missing in action, this may work in your favor. However, things...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Nov 11, 2024
7 Questions to Divorce or Legal Separation Decision If you’re considering ending your marriage, there are generally two options available on Long Island, NY: legal separation or divorce. While divorce may be your first inclination, especially when you’re...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
Can You Divorce Without Spouse’s Consent on Long Island? Usually, both spouses are present during a divorce on Long Island. They negotiate property division, spousal maintenance, child custody, and other pertinent matters, and when the papers are signed by both...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Nov 11, 2024
When Is Divorce Litigation the Best Option for Long Island Families? A litigated divorce is the type of divorce most often seen in the media; those long, drawn-out court battles “to the death” that cost a fortune and end up tearing the family apart. Most divorce...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 19, 2022
How to Deal with Emotional Fallout of a Long Island Divorce Divorce is an intensely emotional experience no matter what side of it you’re on. Whether you initiated the divorce or not, you’re going to have a myriad of feelings about ending your marriage....
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Nov 11, 2024
Will Criminal Charges Affect Your Long Island Divorce? Although criminal charges and family legal matters are handled in two different courts, they sometimes overlap. When they do, one may impact the other. Often, it’s criminal charges incurred during a divorce...
