Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
How Postnuptial Agreements Offer Protection After Marriage
Getting married is an exciting, romantic major life event that every couple rightly gets swept away in. It’s a thrilling, whirlwind time when you and your partner make plans for your beautiful future together. In all the excitement of planning the wedding, and their...
What Happens If My Spouse Dies Before Divorce is Final?
The last thing you expect when filing for a Long Island divorce is that your spouse will pass away during the proceedings. However, this very nightmare is a reality for many New York residents. Although this is a difficult subject to discuss, it's important that you...
How to Prepare for Virtual Divorce Court on Long Island
Getting a divorce on Long Island during a pandemic is a little bit different than it was before, namely because virtual courts are being utilized significantly more than in the past. Although courts have been using online conference call software for some time...
Do Women Pay Alimony After a Long Island Divorce?
Traditionally, the male spouse was at a considerably greater risk of being ordered to pay spousal or child support following a divorce. However, as responsibilities within the home shift to more equal footing in New York and throughout the United States, courts are...
Parents with Attorneys More Likely to Reach Agreement
Study: Parents with Family Law Attorneys More Likely to Reach Agreement Popular co-parenting app Custody X Change recently conducted a family law study exploring the likelihood of a successful legal agreement when a family lawyer is on board. Unsurprisingly, parents...
How to Live at Home During a Long Island Divorce
Moving out of the marital home during your Long Island divorce can potentially create more problems than it solves. New York family courts are more likely to award the marital home to whoever has been living in it; if you haven't, you stand a greater chance of losing...
Top 10 Divorce Mediation Tips for Long Islanders
Top 10 Ways to Get the Most from Divorce MediationMany couples in New York who opt to dissolve their marriage do so via divorce mediation. Mediation differs from traditional litigation in several ways; namely, you and your spouse won't go to court. Instead, you'll...
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...
How to Protect Your Child from a Substance-Abusing Co-Parent
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...
