by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Aug 5, 2025
Home » Family Law Attorney, Long Island, NY Preparing Your Child for Family Court Visits: A Long Island Parent’s Guide Children are often required to be in a Long Island, NY court during a child custody case for the court to determine what is in the best interest of...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | May 4, 2025
How to Choose the Right Family Court Lawyer in New York Finding the right family court lawyer is an important decision, especially when your case involves sensitive issues like child custody, support, or divorce. While many people begin by searching for a “family...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Oct 15, 2024
How to Find a Family Court Lawyer Near You on Long Island, NY How to Find a Family Court Lawyer Near You on Long Island, NY Navigating legal matters can be tough, especially with family court issues. Before you start looking for a family court lawyer on Long Island,...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Oct 1, 2024
Valid Reasons for Child Name Change in New York: Essential Guide Key Highlights of this Guide to Filing of Name Change Petition New York Changing a child’s name in New York means following certain legal steps to make sure it is in the best interests of the...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | May 29, 2018
How to Get a Free Family Law Attorney on Long Island Mandated Counsel or 18b Attorneys In certain Family Court proceedings on Long Island, a party may be entitled to an assigned attorney. This “mandated counsel” is typically referred to as an 18b Attorney. These...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | May 14, 2018
Persons in Need of Supervision FAQs Answered For parents, children displaying disobedient behavior is normal. However, for some parents, that disobedience in their children can reach a level that necessitates State involvement. What is a Person in Need of Supervision?...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Apr 17, 2018
More Youths to Be Tried in Family Court on Long Island Raise the Age Legislation in New York On April 10, 2017, Governor Cuomo signed into law “Raise the Age” legislation, which raises the presumptive age of juvenile accountability. What this means is that, where in...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Sep 20, 2016
The PINS Diversion Program Helps Keep Kids’ Behavioral Problems in Order As a Family Law Attorney practicing on Long Island and a parent myself, I know how challenging parenting can be and how the challenges seem to only increase as children enter their teenage years....
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Jun 21, 2016
As a family law attorney working in family court on Long Island, I’ve seen first-hand how substance abuse can affect a parent’s ability to properly care for their child. Every Long Island family knows someone that is affected by substance abuse. In some cases,...
by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Feb 23, 2016
As a Family Law Attorney practicing on Long Island, and a parent, I know that any parent in Nassau County or Suffolk County, and especially the parent of a teenage child, would likely admit that parenting is one of the most challenging endeavors in life. Most parents...
