Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
What Happens When Child Support Goes Unpaid on Long Island?
If a Long Island court orders you to be paid child support, it must be paid on time and in full according to the order. If you are a recipient of child support and your support has gone unpaid or partially paid, this post will help you understand your rights under New...
Why You May Need a Forensic Accountant for Your Long Island Divorce
Finances are one of the most common issues in a Long Island divorce, and even more so in a high net worth divorce. You and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse must fully disclose your assets, and if one of you is found hiding assets, you could face serious penalties. Often, one...
How to Work With a Court-Appointed Child Guardian
What Is a Guardian Ad Litem in Child Custody?Child custody cases and other types of family law cases in Nassau or Suffolk on Long Island often involve a guardian ad litem, a court-appointed attorney that looks after the child. If your case does, it's important that...
Parental Kidnapping on Long Island — What Is It?
It's a fear many parents have when sharing custody of their child with their ex -- will their ex kidnap their child? Will they refuse to bring them back at the appointed time after visitation? Will they take the child out of state? Parental kidnapping is a serious...
How to Prove Domestic Violence in Your Long Island Divorce Case
Sadly, many cases of divorce on Long Island arise from situations of domestic violence. Too many of them are legitimate cases of violence, and some are false accusations driven by the desire of one person to gain control over the other. Whether you're working toward...
Is a Home Paternity Test Legally Admissible in Court?
When the issue of paternity comes up in a family law situation, it's important to understand the different types of paternity tests available and which ones are, and are not, legally admissible in a Long Island courtroom. Home paternity tests, in particular, are...
When Child Custody is Awarded to a Non-Parent on Long Island
Child custody is one of the most emotional aspects of family law on Long Island. Nassau County and Suffolk County courts do their best to facilitate meaningful relationships between children and their parents through various custody and visitation arrangements....
3 Tips to Keep Your Contested Divorce Uncontentious
A contested divorce on Long Island is a divorce where you and your ex-spouse do not agree on one or more issues of the divorce. For example, if you and your spouse are unable to agree on child custody arrangements and neither party is willing to compromise, the...
Long Island Divorce & Retirement Accounts — Who Gets Paid?
Divorce can impact you financially, including your retirement accounts. For most people on Long Island, planning for retirement is largely guesswork. Although you're putting part of your income in savings accounts and investments to provide for your future expenses...
Disclosing Your Finances in a Long Island Divorce
In a divorce on Long Island, you must disclose, or make known, your complete financial information if your case involves child support, spousal support, or other maintenance. New York State Domestic Relations Law §236 makes it mandatory for both spouses to bring...
What Happens If Your Ex Involves CPS in Your Divorce Case?
If your ex-spouse calls Child Protective Services, or CPS, your divorce in Nassau or Suffolk County court can become exponentially more difficult. Dealing with CPS is rarely a pleasant experience and even if your ex-spouse has made false claims against you, CPS still...
5 Ways to Get a Fair Divorce Settlement on Long Island
When you're heading into a Long Island divorce, it's natural to feel apprehensive and unsure of what you should do next. You're in unfamiliar territory, which can be made harder if your spouse is being difficult or is unwilling to compromise. You may be worried that...
3 Key Steps to Legal Guardianship on Long Island
In most cases of Child Custody on Long Island, custody is awarded to the mother or father of the child and typically it's a combination of both. However, there are some situations where the child's safety and wellbeing is at risk if they are placed with either the...
5 Reasons Long Island Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements Could Be Found Unenforceable
Traditionally, a premarital agreement (prenup) is signed by both parties before the wedding. A postnuptial agreement (postnup) is similar, however, it takes place after the wedding. These agreements are designed to protect the assets of each individual entering the...
Do I Need Legal Separation Before I Get a Divorce On Long Island?
Legal separation on Long Island is an excellent tool that couples facing marital challenges can use to determine if they would benefit from ending their marriage. It's less expensive than filing for divorce and is a good first step. But do you have to have a legal...
Lost Your Job? Can You Reduce Your Child Support or Alimony Payments?
Once you've been ordered to pay child support or alimony by a Long Island court, there are very few circumstances in which you can stop or even lower your payments. One of these is if you lose your job. However, this does not mean that as soon as you lose your job...
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