Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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