Courts in the Day of Covid- What it means for Litigants
The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped just about every aspect of our daily lives, so it is no surprise that Court operations have changed as well. Slowly the Courts have reopened,…
COVID-19 and Your Custody Orders
With the current COVID-19 Pandemic many states, New York included, have declared a state of emergency and imposed restrictions and containment protocols affecting everyone. Many…
Child Protective Services Investigations: I’ve got an indicated report…what do I do?
You come home from a long day at work and there is a card in your door with a note asking you to call a caseworker at your local department of social services, or you hear an…
Family Court to see more cases as final phase of ‘Raise the Age’ law goes into effect in 2019
The final phase of New York’s “Raise the Age” law is effective October 1, finally making way for both 16- and 17-year-olds to be referred to Family Court instead of being…
When is the right time to modify or re-negotiate a custody order?
Custody agreements between parents lay out an array of details regarding a child’s upbringing, and most often include visitation schedules including holidays, co-parenting…
Financial ‘infidelity’ during divorce: beware of spouse hiding money, assets behind your back
Anyone contemplating a divorce should be aware that hiding assets or money from a spouse is actually (sadly) quite common. About 12 million Americans admit to hiding money from…
Co-parenting resources can keep families on the right track
It may not have been easy, but you successfully transitioned from married (or living together) with kids to divorced (or separating) and co-parenting with your ex. But you still…
Children and divorce: Negotiating a successful co-parenting plan in your divorce settlement
Divorce may be the end of a marriage, but when children are involved, it is the beginning of co-parenting. That means parents still have to work together and raise their children.…
Pension Orders and Divorce: Secure interests at the time of your agreement or divorce
Most divorcing couples know that a pension acquired in whole or in part during a marriage, is in fact a marital asset just like their house, and as such, is subject to…
Non-parent custody: Courts may consider third parties in certain situations
New York law recognizes that biological parents have a superior right to raise their children. However, in cases where there are extraordinary circumstances, a court may consider…