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When Should You Petition for Full Child Custody?

When Should You Petition for Full Child Custody?

by | Sep 15, 2020

When Should You Petition for Full Child Custody?

Child custody is one of the most sensitive matters in a parental divorce or breakup. It can be difficult to know what’s in the best interests of the child when both sides are emotionally invested. In most cases, a child should continue to have regular contact with both of their parents for healthy development. However, contact with toxic or abusive parents may not be in the child’s best interests. Here are some scenarios where your child may be better supported if their other parent doesn’t have custody and/or visitation.

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Am I Eligible for an Annulment Instead of a Divorce?

Am I Eligible for an Annulment Instead of a Divorce?

by | Sep 8, 2020

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 Island divorce, under what conditions are couples eligible to have their marriage annulled, and how to get legal help with an annulment. (more…)

5 Tips to Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce

5 Tips to Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce

by | Sep 1, 2020

5 Tips to Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce

If you’re going through a divorce on Long Island or have recently finalized one and share children with your ex-spouse, you’re likely dealing with matters of child custody and co-parenting. Co-parenting can be challenging, but studies show a child benefits most after a divorce if they continue to have a meaningful relationship with both of their parents. Here are 5 tips to effectively co-parent your child after your divorce and how to get legal help when you need it.

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What Rights Do Military Spouses Have in a Divorce?

What Rights Do Military Spouses Have in a Divorce?

by | Aug 25, 2020

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 a U.S. military base overseas. It’s important for civilians who are going through a military divorce to understand the unique rights they may be afforded as the former spouse of a service member and to get legal help securing those rights right away.

If you are the spouse of a service member involved in a divorce, you may have the right to:

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What Is the Penalty for Hiding Assets in a Divorce?

What Is the Penalty for Hiding Assets in a Divorce?

by | Aug 18, 2020

What Is the Penalty for Hiding Assets in a Divorce?

The State of New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning that in the event of a divorce, shared property and assets must be distributed equitably — although not necessarily equally — between spouses. To accomplish this, full disclosure of assets on each side is necessary. Concealing assets is illegal and punishable by law. Here’s what you should know about the full disclosure requirement, the penalty for hiding assets, and how to get the legal help you need to protect what is rightfully yours in your divorce.

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What Are the 3 Things Needed for Divorce to Be Final?

What Are the 3 Things Needed for Divorce to Be Final?

by | Aug 11, 2020

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 following matters and if you can’t, your divorce becomes contested and you’ll need to litigate your divorce. Here’s what you need to know about the three things required for a judge to sign your divorce decree.

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