Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
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...
