Does your marriage feel irreparably broken and you’re asking yourself, "should I divorce my spouse?" Before your take that big step, you deserve clear, practical information to weigh the pros and cons of saving a marriage versus the same with...
Does your marriage feel irreparably broken and you’re asking yourself, "should I divorce my spouse?" Before your take that big step, you deserve clear, practical information to weigh the pros and cons of saving a marriage versus the same with...
Most people are surprised when they hear a divorce lawyer say this: not every struggling marriage needs to end in divorce. I’ve represented clients throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties for many years, and I can tell you something with certainty: many marriages that end in divorce could have been saved — if the right steps were taken early enough. Divorce can be necessary in some situations, absolutely. But before you take that step, there are five things worth trying first.
Many couples underestimate how taking targeted steps early can reverse patterns that lead to separation.
As an experienced Long Island divorce lawyer, this post will present you with five practical, lawyer-informed strategies you can use to repair communication, rebuild trust, set clear boundaries, and protect your legal position before you consider divorce.
For many divorced parents on Long Island, New York, coordinating visitation time with children can be one of the most challenging aspects of post-divorce life. Long work hours, demanding careers, and extended commutes, often compounded by traffic...
Planning for college after divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when tuition bills arrive right as families are adjusting to new households, new budgets, and new routines. If you’re co-parenting on Long Island, you should know that Nassau and...
If your divorce settlement awards you a portion of your former spouse’s retirement account, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is not optional paperwork; it is the legal mechanism that protects your money. Too many divorced spouses delay...
For Part 1 of this series on Special Needs Children and Divorce, click to read Special Needs Child Custody & Support For Part 2 of this series on Special Needs Children and Divorce, click to read What Happens When Parents Can’t Agree in a...
For Part 1 of this series on Special Needs Children and Divorce, click to read Special Needs Child Custody & Support When parents of a child with special needs can’t agree on care, therapies, or school placement during a divorce, the stakes are...
Children with autism or other special needs don’t care that your marriage is ending; they just feel the shift in their world, like when your child melts down at a custody exchange that used to be no big deal. If you’re divorcing on Long Island, NY,...
Quick Answer: License versus Practice Is a professional license marital property? A professional license or degree is not itself marital property subject to equitable distribution under current New York law. Likewise, Nassau and Suffolk County...
Many spouses underestimate how easily cryptocurrency can be concealed during asset division in a high asset divorce on Long Island. It’s important to understand how cryptocurrency in New York divorce proceedings trace wallets, exchanges and...
As a divorce lawyer and family law attorney practicing on Long Island for over 20 years, I’ve found that deciding what to do with the marital home during a divorce is one of the biggest financial choices our clients ever have to make. Should you sell, refinance, or buy out your spouse?
Dividing a family business in a Long Island divorce is complex and often feels overwhelming to those involved. This article will outline the legal and financial steps you and your business must take when facing a divorce in Nassau or Suffolk counties. We will explain valuation methods, buyout options, tax implications, and negotiation strategies, and discuss business division during divorce in NY, divorce business valuation on Long Island, and take a look at business owner divorce in Nassau and Suffolk counties. After reading this article, you will be better able to make informed decisions as you approach the prospect of dividing your business with your spouse in your divorce.
When a parent or former spouse stops paying court-ordered support, it’s more than an inconvenience; it is a violation of trust that can threaten your family’s financial stability. Across Long Island, from Mineola to Riverhead, spouses and children...
When a Long Island, New York, court issues an order for child support, child custody, spousal support, property division, orders of protection, or anything else in a divorce, that order carries the full force of New York state law. It’s not a...
Divorce or legal separation is never easy, but most parents breathe a sigh of relief once a child custody agreement is finalized. You expect that, finally, there’s stability. You have clear schedules, defined responsibilities, and a sense of peace for your children. But what happens when your ex doesn’t follow that agreement? When pick-ups are missed, communication breaks down, or important decisions are made without your consent?
Divorce and separation can strain even the most resilient families, but nothing is more frustrating than when one parent refuses to follow a child support order issued by Nassau County Supreme Court or Suffolk County Supreme Court in a Long Island...
The Long Island Divorce & Family Law Group, Hornberger Verbitsky, P.C. partners Robert E. Hornberger, Esq. and Christine M. Verbitsky, Esq.
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