Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
What Is Divorce Discovery in a Long Island Divorce?
If you're considering dissolving your marriage or are going through the initial stages of getting a divorce, you may have heard the term "discovery." All legal cases include the process of discovery, however, what this looks like differs between different types of...
What CPS Can and Cannot Do on Long Island, New York
Knock, knock. Someone is at the door and to your surprise, it's an agent from Child Protective Services (CPS). In moments like this, understanding what CPS can and cannot do in New York is critical. They may claim that someone has reported the abuse or neglect of...
6 Things to NOT Do When Negotiating Child Custody
Child custody cases are often challenging, emotional and exhausting. They can drag on for months or more, depending on how much (or how little) you and your ex agree on. Sadly, as tough as it can be on the parents, a tough child custody battle can also have a negative...
What You Need to Know if Divorcing in NY in 2021
As 2020 comes to a close, you may be experiencing marital strife and considering divorce. It's been a more difficult year than most for all of us, and many couples are facing the possibility of ending their marriages in the new year. Should you get divorced in 2021?...
7 Things Not to Say to Your Ex During Your Divorce
Emotions tend to run rampant during a divorce, often making it difficult for you to measure your words. However, what you say to your ex can have a significant impact on your divorce case. Here are several things you should never say to your ex, no matter how angry...
How Do Men Grieve Divorce on Long Island?
Whether you've had your spouse served with divorce papers or your spouse has told you they want to end the marriage, a divorce is a devastating and gut-wrenching experience. Naturally, you'll experience many emotions that often conflict with each other or change...
Holiday Child Visitation Solutions During a Pandemic
Dealing with the holidays after a divorce is difficult enough for Long Island families without the added stress of COVID-19, social distancing and quarantine mixed in. This year's holiday season promises to be much different than those in the past, but what does that...
Child Custody Paternity Testing Tips for Fathers
Having a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a man's life. For many men, however, things often become difficult when it's no longer possible to have a relationship with the child's mother. Then they have to face and deal with legal matters like child...
6 Divorce Problems Men Face & How to Avoid Them
Divorce is hard on both men and women, however, men tend to face some unique problems that they're often not prepared for following the dissolution of their marriage. Here are 6 issues that men face when getting a Long Island divorce and how to avoid them. #1. Men...
5 Child Custody Problems Fathers Face
Although fathers' rights have come a long way in Long Island family legal cases, when it comes to child custody, fathers are often still at a disadvantage. Here are 5 of the most common issues fathers face in Long Island child custody disputes and how you can get the...
How to Protect Yourself from Paying Unreasonable Spousal Support (Alimony)
Alimony, also called spousal support, is a significant issue for most couples going through a divorce on Long Island. If you're the higher-earning spouse, you could be stuck paying too much alimony for too long if you're not careful. Here's how you can protect...
Avoid These 5 Legal Separation Issues on Long Island
Legal separation is an option that many couples use to "try on" a divorce before signing on the dotted line. It keeps you married on paper, but for all intents and purposes, you're considered separated from your spouse. If you're thinking about getting a legal...
6 Ways to Protect Your Rights as a Father on Long Island
Are you a father on Long Island considering getting a divorce or splitting up with the mother of your children? Protecting your father's rights from the start is absolutely crucial to ensuring you continue to have access to a meaningful relationship with your kids....
How to Avoid 7 Common Mistakes Men Make During Divorce
Divorce is difficult for all involved no matter which way you look at it. Divorcing men, in particular, often have a distinct lack of resources and support compared to women who are getting divorced. This lack of support, when combined with inexperienced legal...
What Are the 6 Stages of a Long Island Divorce?
Family researcher Paul Bohannon introduced the concept of the 6 stages of divorce: emotional, legal, economic, co-parenting, community, and psychological divorce. Understanding these stages can help you better navigate the process of dissolving your marriage and...
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...
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