Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY

When Can You Get an Order of Protection on Long Island?
An order of protection, commonly called a "restraining order" on Long Island, is a legal tool that can be used in cases of harassment and violence between people who share a relationship. When should you get an order of protection, and more importantly, when can you?...

What Not to Do Before Getting a Divorce on Long Island
Your actions before your divorce can have a significant impact on the process of dissolving your marriage on Long Island. You could put yourself at a financial disadvantage or make it more difficult for the judge to sympathize with you. Here's what you shouldn't do...

Do You Need a Long Island Prenuptial Agreement If You Have No Assets?
Many people on Long Island believe that prenuptial agreements are for affluent or older couples who have prior assets and are entering into marriage. They believe that since they’re young and have few assets, a prenup isn't for them. However, this isn't usually the...

5 Things Parents Should Ask For in a Long Island Divorce
Knowing how to ask for provisions that your family will need both during the divorce process and after isn't often easy. If you're a parent going through the process of divorce, or even if you're simply considering your options, you may not know where to start. The...

How is Alimony Taxed on Long Island?
Alimony, also called "spousal maintenance" on Long Island, is a payment usually made from the higher earning spouse to the other to replace a portion of lost income until the lower earning spouse is able to financially support themselves independently. Often, one...

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...