Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
6 Myths About Long Island Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements are one of the most commonly misunderstood family legal documents. Here are six myths about prenups, debunked, and where to get help from an experienced Long Island family lawyer. #1. Prenuptial Agreements Are Iron Clad The Myth: Once signed, a...
Can NY’s Legal Marijuana Use Impact Child Custody?
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...
Protect Your Child from Substance Abuser in Child Custody
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...
Does Child Support Cover College Expenses?
Child support laws in New York are very different than they are in other states. As a result, this can leave many parents confused about what their legal responsibilities are with regard to the financial support of their minor child and when child support obligations...
How to Simplify Your Contested Divorce on Long Island
Getting a divorce is emotionally tumultuous, regardless of how necessary it is for the well-being of yourself and your family. It's not difficult for a divorce to become contentious when you and your ex-spouse disagree on the most important matters related to the...
What Are the Child’s Rights in a Long Island Divorce?
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...
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...