Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
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...
The Long Island Divorce Guide for Dads
Becoming a father is one of the most rewarding, fulfilling adventures for a man. Building a family can transform life in ways you never knew and shape you into an entirely new person. But what happens when the fairytale dissolves and you find yourself splitting ways...
I Can’t Afford Alimony — What Do I Do?
Alimony, often called spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a payment made from the higher-earning spouse to the other for the purpose of providing temporary financial assistance to a lesser-earning spouse during and after a divorce. Support payments typically...
Why Is My Long Island, NY Divorce So Expensive?
Divorces on Long Island are well-known for being expensive, but do you know why there’s this perception? Here's a review of what can increase the cost of your divorce, how you can keep your expenses down, and why the most commonly recommended way to cut divorce costs...
When Is Divorce Litigation the Best Option for Long Island Families?
A litigated divorce is the type of divorce most often seen in the media; those long, drawn-out court battles “to the death” that cost a fortune and end up tearing the family apart. Most divorce litigation cases aren’t dramatic, drawn out and expensive as those you see...
