Divorce Lawyer Blog, Long Island, NY
Who is Responsible for the Marital Debt In a Long Island Divorce?
As a Long Island Divorce Lawyer, I have heard hundreds of scenarios for how a spouse learns their partner wants to end the marriage and get a divorce. Of course, usually it is not a total surprise and both spouses knew the marriage was in trouble, but when it comes...
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Are Your Family & Friends the Best Resources During Your Long Island Divorce?
We all turn to family and friends when going through difficult times in our lives, but as a Long Island divorce lawyer, I have seen that some of the best of intentions can go horribly wrong during your divorce. We’ve all grown up hearing that family and friends are...
Can I Change the Locks During My Long Island Divorce to Keep My Spouse Out?
Can I Change the Locks During My Long Island Divorce to Keep My Spouse Out? During your Long Island divorce, a main area of concern for you and your spouse is likely the question of who gets to remain in the marital residence. The two of you may have purchased this...
Divorce, Child Custody & Your Child’s Education on Long Island
When you get divorced on Long Island, New York, you and your spouse will be faced with many decisions. One of those decisions will be what type of child custody arrangement you will enter into. While there are many types, the two most common are Joint Legal Custody...
Long Island Divorce Attorney Answers: How Do I Prevent My Child From Being Abducted by My Ex?
As a divorce lawyer on Long Island, you might be surprised at the myriad issues we have to consider when drafting Divorce, Settlement and Separation Agreements for our Clients. One of these includes the possibility of abduction of a child by a former spouse. Many...
Is ‘Staying Together for the Children’ Really Better for the Children than a Divorce on Long Island?
When a marriage breaks down, often a Long Island couple will try to “stay together for the children” rather than recognize that this can sometimes do more harm to the child than seeking the services of a divorce lawyer to end the destructive pattern of the marriage....
On Long Island, When Divorcing or Breaking an Engagement, Can You Keep the Engagement Ring?
As a Divorce Lawyer on Long Island, one of the questions I hear when marriages are called off, or even result in divorce is, “Do I get to keep my engagement ring?” or “Can I get the engagement ring back?” In most relationships, one partner spends a significant amount...
Do Long Island Courts Decide Child Custody Issues if My Child Resides Out of State?
As a Long Island divorce attorney, I’ve seen that when planning a wedding, the last thing couples think of is how the location matters if they were to get divorced. Some couples may get married in New York State for the luxury of the Hamptons or the beautiful scenery...
Long Island Divorce Lawyer Tells You How To Divorce When You Can’t Find Spouse
Can I Start an Action for Divorce if I Cannot Locate My Spouse? When you think of a divorce on Long Island you may immediately think of a couple living apart for years, or a spouse slamming the front door on the way out never to be seen or heard from again. However,...
