Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
Can Older Children Choose Child Custody in Divorce?
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...
How to Keep Your Divorce Amicable & Not Contentious
Getting a divorce is hard, even if it's something both you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse have decided is right for your family. Ideally, your separation will be amicable. However, due to the nature of divorce and the various legal cases under its umbrella, like child...
22 Key Child Custody Issues to Prepare For in Divorce
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...
Top 4 Ways a Spouse Can Hide Assets in a Divorce
In a Long Island divorce, both parties are required to provide full financial disclosure of assets and debts. If one spouse has more assets than the other, or one spouse does not work and are afraid they won't receive spousal support, they may try to conceal assets...
Who Gets Custody of Pets in Long Island Divorce?
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...
How Can I Protect My Finances During My Divorce?
Considering the option of getting a divorce on Long Island is a significant life event, even if your only just mulling it over or slowly getting things in order in preparation. One critical thing to prepare for well in advance if you can is protecting your finances....
Will I Pay More Alimony If My Spouse Has a Disability?
If you live on Long Island and are divorcing a spouse that has a disability, you may have questions about whether you will be required to pay more spousal support or make payments for an extended period of time following your divorce. The always difficult decision to...
5 Red Flags to Look for In Your Child Custody Agreement
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...
What Should I Say About My Long Island Divorce on Social Media?
What NOT to Say About Divorce on Social MediaGetting a divorce is emotional and can make you feel very alone. You may be tempted to turn to social media to get support for the end of your marriage, but this could actually have very negative consequences for your case....
Why Is My Long Island Divorce Getting So Expensive?
Why Does Divorce Cost So Much on Long Island?When going through the process of getting a divorce on Long Island, you may notice that the cost of dissolving your marriage just seems to be getting higher and higher. When this is the case, it's important to take a look...
Why Is My Long Island Divorce Taking So Long?
How Can I Speed Up My Divorce on Long Island?If your Long Island divorce is dragging out longer than you expected, this can have several negative consequences. The longer it takes to fully dissolve your marriage, the more expensive your divorce will likely be. It's...
Both Parents Found Unfit by Court, What Then?
When two parents separate or get a divorce, who the child will primarily live with and who gets to spend time with the child in what types of environments must be decided. Often, this isn't exceedingly complex; if one parent is considered unfit or a danger to the...
Top 10 Checklist for Your Long Island Prenuptial Agreement
It’s more important than ever to consider having a prenuptial agreement in place before entering into the legal contract known as marriage. While it’s great to think that your marriage will be a romantic adventure where you will both live happily every after, we don’t...
5 Key Issues for which You Need a Divorce Lawyer
5 Reasons You Need a Divorce Lawyer on Long Island When family issues arise, it may be difficult to know if they require the expertise of a Long Island attorney or if they are problems you can work out on your own. Here are five issues you definitely need a divorce...
3 Tips for Managing Child Custody in Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and some separated parents may be planning trips or vacations with their children, especially now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing. Summer activities are also very different from school schedules, whether these arrangements...
Give Your Divorce Attorney the Tools They Need to Get the Result You Want
When you hire an experienced Long Island divorce lawyer, you expect that they’ll be able to handle your case without issue. In most cases this is true, but they can only work with the information and tools you provide them about your specific case. Even the most...
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