Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY

Recreational marijuana is taking the country by storm, and early in 2021, New York state lawmakers approved a bill that legalizes marijuana use for adults 21 and older. The new law is expected to usher in a new potentially $4.2 billion industry of legal marijuana...

Child custody matters in divorce are often wrought with emotion and are often simultaneously frustrating and heartbreaking. This is especially true when one parent struggles with addiction. When you need to protect your child or children from your ex, it can be very...

Since children are often the ones who are impacted the most by divorce yet tend to suffer in silence, courts across the country are exploring implementing children's bills of rights in divorce cases. Here are some basic rights that a child should have when going...

There are many important factors that go into determining child custody and visitation in New York. While a child's wishes are heard and considered, especially if they are older, there are more levels of complexity to a child custody case than with whom the child...

Child custody and visitation are some of the most emotionally-wrought, sensitive issues when dissolving a marriage. Both parents want to ensure that remain an important part of their child or children’s lives and have a say in how their child is raised. Typically, one...

Many people consider their furry friends to be members of the family and thus, some divorcing couples may wish to include pet custody agreements as part of their divorce to stipulate how much time each spouse will spend with the animal. In general, however, New York...

Getting a divorce on Long Island is difficult enough, but when you're dissolving your marriage (or an unmarried partnership) after having children, things can become much more complex. After your split, you'll likely have a child custody agreement in place that...