Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
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...
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...
What Is Considered Community Property in Divorce?
One of the most significant issues in a divorce is the division of property. Ideally, you and your spouse will be able to reach a mutual agreement about who gets what property. If you're not able to agree, you'll have to pursue litigation where a judge will decide for...
What Is a Gray (50+) Divorce on Long Island?
Are you 50+ and considering getting a divorce? It's not uncommon for older individuals in long-term marriages to decide that they want to end their relationship. Why is this, and how can you manage your gray divorce? What Is a Gray Divorce? A "gray divorce" is a...
How Are International Child Custody Cases Handled?
Child custody cases in New York can be extraordinarily complex, even when both parents live in the state. Out-of-state child custody cases tend to be even more involved, and international child custody cases are arguably the most intricate. Here's what you should know...
How Divorced Parents Make Medical Decisions for Children
Medical decisions are among the most important decisions that can be made for your child. However, it may not always be clear who is able to make those decisions, who would be overstepping their boundaries if they made medical decisions for the child, and how those...
Protect Yourself from Racial Inequality in Family Court
As communities begin to explore the depths of racial inequality in today's society and seek to rectify them, one place that may need to be addressed is the family court system. While most court systems in the U.S. are considered by some to be racially biased to some...
How Do I Protect My Assets in a Long Island Divorce?
If you're preparing for a divorce, it's important to take steps to protect your assets. Here's what you can do to protect what belongs to you and is rightfully yours in a Long Island divorce. Open a Personal Checking Account in Your Name If you don't already have a...
Child Abuse Defined & Defense Against False Charges
Unfortunately, we see too many Family Court cases that involve allegations of child neglect on Long Island. Many of our clients have been in the position of being falsely accused of neglecting their children, while other clients believe their children are being...
What If My Ex Disobeys Our Divorce Decree?
Once a divorce is finalized, each party is provided a legal document that details the agreements and settlements made between the two spouses during the divorce process. Unfortunately, many people don't think they need to abide by the divorce decree, leaving their...
Should We Sell Our Home Before or After Our Divorce?
If you are considering divorce and you and your spouse own a home together, you'll need to make some decisions about what to do with the property when you are no longer living together. Often, this means selling the home. New York is an equitable distribution state,...
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