Even in the best of situations, parents face many unexpected challenges on their journeys to raise their children. When family legal issues, such as a criminal conviction, enters the picture, things can become exponentially more complicated. Parents may be at risk of...
Did you know that how much money you and your spouse earn can play a significant role in whether you will get a divorce in the future? Financial difficulties are often one of the largest causes of disagreements in relationships, so it stands to reason that money could...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices of consumer goods have steadily risen to an all-time high. To say we all get sticker shock at the checkout counter is at best an understatement. Social media users are coining the phenomenon the “Silent Depression,” suggesting...
In many Long Island, NY divorces, a higher-earning spouse may be ordered to pay alimony or spousal support to the other. This is almost always temporary support, but the timing and conditions under which spousal support ends varies between cases. Here’s what to know...
The number of households headed by single fathers has grown exponentially in the last couple of decades. In 1960, only about 1 percent of families had a single father, but that number more than quintupled to 8 percent in 2013 (Pew Research Center). In 2017, it rose to...
Parenting after divorce can be extraordinarily challenging, especially if you and your ex don’t really get along and can’t communicate effectively. If this is your situation, parallel parenting might be a viable option. If you’ve never heard of the term “parallel...
Child Custody and Visitation are often two of the most challenging aspects of divorce for Long Island, NY families. Family dynamics are constantly changing and sometimes this means the old ways of doing things just don’t work in many circumstances anymore. For many...
Navigating a Long Island, NY divorce can be complicated with multiple issues that need your attention, seemingly at the same time. How do you decide which ones are the most important to address first? What are you willing to compromise and what hills are you willing...
If you were blindsided by your spouse serving you with divorce papers, you might not be sure what to do next or how you should respond. Below, we go over what you need to know and how our Long Island, NY divorce attorneys can help you navigate the process of...
One of the most heartbreaking things that can happen to a parent during a divorce is becoming alienated from their children. Sadly, this alienation often caused by the actions of the other parent in an effort to “get back at” or enact retribution for perceived prior...
