Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
2nd Edition of New York Divorce Guide Now Available!
Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer on Long Island, NY Experienced Long Island Family Law Attorney Robert E. Hornberger, Esq. just published the second edition of his well-received, “Guide to New York Divorce: Everything You Need to Know Before...
Mediation for Unmarried Couples on Long Island
Many unmarried couples on Long Island are unaware that they can utilize divorce mediation to sort out their affairs when they break up. In New York and in many other states, divorce mediation can be used for unmarried couples as well as for those who are...
Long Island, NY Divorce Attorney Answers Alimony Questions
As a Long Island Divorce Attorney, one of the main issues I have to address with my clients concerns Spousal Maintenance, sometimes called Alimony. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions I hear.What is Spousal Maintenance or...
Military Divorces Present Unique Challenges on Long Island
Divorce is never easy and can be one of the most difficult and stressful times in your life. This is especially the case if one or both spouses are in the military. A military divorce in New York presents several unique issues to the divorce process. If you or your...
Custody Evaluations in Long Island Child Custody and Visitation
Most Long Islanders are aware that Nassau County and Suffolk County Courts use the “best interests of the child” standard when determining child custody and visitation issues. This means that courts look at the totality of the circumstances, including home...
Beware a Spouse Hiding Assets During Divorce on Long Island
Beware a Spouse Hiding Assets During Divorce on Long Island Most Long Islanders would like to believe that their spouses are open and honest with them when it comes to assets, yet as an experienced divorce lawyer on Long Island, I have found that this is not always...
Women Increasingly Likely to be Paying Spousal Support / Alimony to Men
In New York, spousal support in divorce is more often being paid by women than ever before. While headlines about the gender pay gap still abound, it is also true that women are beginning to see higher wages and higher earning jobs than in previous years. In fact,...
Women Increasingly Likely to be Paying Spousal Support to Men on Long Island
In New York, spousal support in divorce is more often being paid by women than ever before. While headlines about the gender pay gap still abound, it is also true that women are beginning to see higher wages and higher earning jobs than in previous years. In fact,...
How to Ensure Your Interests are Protected in Your Divorce on Long Island
Long Islanders who have any assets, whether modest or significant, are wise to consider the economic consequences of divorce on Long Island. Because divorce in New York nearly always results in a division of assets between spouses, it is important to have a plan for...
6 Tips for Proactive Parenting After Divorce on Long Island
Long Island families who have been faced with divorce quickly realize that, especially for children of divorce, adjusting to the new realities of family life can be challenging. Children are faced not only with the separating of their parents, but also changes to...
