Family Law

Before you speak with your spouse and make the leap to filing for divorce, it’s a good idea to get your finances in order. In fact, getting your finances sorted out before you file for a divorce may help you prepare for times when you can’t get access to certain funds...

Whether you own a house, a car or a well-funded retirement account, your property will probably be a big source of contention in your upcoming New York divorce. If you and your ex don't have a marital agreement to guide the distribution of your property, you likely...

By Jennifer L. Garber, Esq. In New York, when there is a custody dispute, the Courts are empowered to order the parties to retain and cooperate with a forensic evaluation. (In the Matter of Elaine Sassower-Berlin v. Stephen Berlin, 31 AD3d 771 [2d Dept 2006]).Said...

By: Michele Olsen, Esq., MA, MSW When the issue of residential custody of the child(ren) is contested in a divorce action, everyone breathes a sigh of relief when it is finally resolved. At the very least, this settles the issue of not only where the child(ren) will...

By Regina M. Competiello, Esq. When a family is going through a divorce, it is more than just the immediate family that feels the effects of the separation and changes. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles may see their time limited, as one parent or another also has...

Getting a divorce can have an impact on your finances in several ways. First, the process of divorce will cost money, and you'll need to pay for the services and administration necessary to put an end to your marriage. Second, when the divorce is finalized, it is...

By Regina M. Competiello, Esq. For a multitude of reasons, it can easily be said that our pets have gone from a place where they were once accessory companions to where they are now integral parts of our families. People view their dogs not just as their pets, but as...

By Matt Cavallo, Esq. While a divorce may involve issues on which the parties all agree, clients should be aware that they should not pay too much in legal costs because of a lackadaisical adversary. Parties in situations where the marriage has broken down but the...

By: Michele Olsen, Esq., MA, MSW Many who contemplate divorce, or have already commenced a divorce action, desperately hope that the action will be resolved with as little financial and/or emotional pain as possible. Others, whose agenda is more malicious, seek to...

By Hope Tuber Most divorces can be settled obviating the need for protracted and costly litigation. When the parties reach a settlement, it is important that the agreement for the children of the marriage. What parties sometimes over look is what is going to be in...