Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
6 Ways to Improve Co-parenting During a Divorce on Long Island
Going through a divorce is a difficult process for anyone on Long Island, whether the split was amicable or not, and when children are involved, it can become even more complicated. Maintaining a good co-parenting relationship after your split is essential to ensure...
Talking to Your Children About Divorce Is Emotional But Critical
There are a lot of logistical and financial issues surrounding divorce on Long Island but the emotional issues are just as important, especially when there are children involved. When a couple decides to divorce, they are often very focused on finances, division of...
Top 10 Tips for Surviving a Bitter Divorce on Long Island, NY
Preparing for a Contentious Divorce on Long Island A contentious divorce can be one of the most traumatic and life-altering experiences a person can endure. In addition to the loss of a cherished relationship, people going through a divorce face the potential loss...
What Can & Can’t Be In a Long Island Prenup?
Although getting married is an exciting and romantic time for a Long Island couple, there are a few things that need to be in order first -- and we're not talking about the wedding decorations. A prenuptial agreement is an important document that addresses the...
Who Gets Custody of the Pets in Your Long Island Divorce?
When we started our Long Island Divorce and Family Law practice years ago, the question of which spouse kept the beloved dog or house cat was rarely, if ever, raised in divorce proceedings on Long Island. However, in today’s society, many people treat their pets as...
Is the Internet Destroying Your Marriage on Long Island?
Can the Internet & Technology Cause the Breakdown of Your Marriage? ”The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” is a phrase most Long Islanders have heard, and at times even understood. For our purposes, the “grass” is the temptation outside of...
How to Successfully Reduce your Child Support Payment on Long Island
As a Long Island Divorce and Family Law Attorney, I constantly meet with prospective clients seeking to reduce their child support payment. Just this week, my law firm successfully defended two separate petitions brought by fathers seeking to reduce their child...
How To Communicate with Spouse During Long Island Divorce
Many Long Island couples dealing with divorce or family law matters find that, even once they reach an agreement regarding the custody and parenting time of their children, they are still faced with difficulties in effectuating that agreement. We have...
How Will the New Tax Laws Affect my Long Island Divorce?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has many implications for your Long Island divorce, as it pertains to Spousal Support (aka Alimony) and the Child Tax Credit. The new tax rules may mean you want to speed up your divorce to have it settled before the end of the...
Importance of Client Narrative for Your Long Island Divorce Attorney
Why the Client Narrative is So Important One of the key pieces of information your Long Island divorce attorney will need to best represent you in your divorce is known as a “Client Narrative”. Your help in providing a descriptive story of your family will prove to be...
