Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
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,...
Child Custody & Visitation If a Parent Gets COVID-19?
The coronavirus pandemic has upended life in New York, and every corner of the state is feeling the effects, including Long Island. How does the pandemic affect your child custody and visitation orders, especially if you or your ex get sick? Here's what you should...
How To Get Divorced During a Pandemic
The news of the novel coronavirus hit the U.S. fast and hard at the beginning of 2020. You may have been in the middle of negotiating your divorce or just about to put the pen to paper to sign your divorce settlement when everything was upended. Can you still get a...
How a Criminal Record Can Impact Your Long Island Divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult enough without navigating criminal charges. When criminal proceedings are intertwined with family legal matters, things can quickly become stressful. If you've been charged with a crime, either recently or in the past, your divorce...
