Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
7 Questions to Divorce or Legal Separation Decision
If you're considering ending your marriage, there are generally two options available on Long Island, NY: legal separation or divorce. While divorce may be your first inclination, especially when you're in the emotional first stages of deciding to end your marriage,...
How to Get the Most Out of Divorce Mediation
Divorce Mediation can be an excellent way to finalize your divorce if you and your ex-spouse are in agreement about some issues related to your separation and are willing to negotiate or reach a compromise on others. Find out if you need an attorney for your mediation...
Drug Testing Impact on Custody, Visitation in Long Island Family Court
If you're involved in a divorce, child custody, or child support case, drug testing may be involved either for yourself or your ex, or both. Here's what you need to know about why Long Island courts order drug tests, how they're conducted, and when you should reach...
How is Interstate Child Custody Handled on Long Island?
Child custody matters are difficult enough without adding distance to the mix. Unfortunately, many Long Island families must deal with exactly that. Navigating family legal issues when two parents live in different states requires a special set of rules that differ...
Robert E. Hornberger on Podcast Discusses Marital Residence
Attorney Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., of Hornberger Verbitsky, P.C., appears on Eye on Real Estate, a podcast and radio show with Dottie Hermann, CEO of Douglas Elliman, the fourth leading real estate firm in America. He discusses topics related to splitting the...
5 Tips for Navigating Child Custody During School Breaks
“Timesharing” your children after a divorce can get dicey during school breaks and holidays. Work schedules shift, the kids are at home, and family events seem to occur every weekend (or more). Navigating child custody and visitation during this time can be...
Alimony / Spousal Support FAQ for Long Island
Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony or Spousal Support Alimony, also known as spousal support, is commonly ordered in a Long Island divorce. Here are answers to your most frequently asked questions about New York alimony: What is Alimony / Spousal Support?...
When Can You Stop Paying Alimony on Long Island?
Alimony, also called spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a payment made from the higher earning spouse to the lower earning spouse during and after a divorce. These payments are intended to help bridge the income gap while the lesser earning spouse learns to...
How to Handle Child Education Decisions After Divorce
It's common for ex-spouses co-parenting on Long Island to disagree about many aspects of raising their child post-divorce. When it comes to your child’s education, however, the stakes are raised because their long-term future may potentially be impacted. Here's how...
Can You Divorce Without Spouse’s Consent on Long Island?
Usually, both spouses are present during a divorce on Long Island. They negotiate property division, spousal maintenance, child custody, and other pertinent matters, and when the papers are signed by both parties, the divorce becomes final. However, not all divorces...
