NEW YORK EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION LAWS AS AMENDED
CHANGES IN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION ANIMALS AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBTION There have been exciting New Developments in Equitable Distribution law in New York. The latest factors include the impact of domestic violence on distribution of marital property and the distribution, so to speak of domestic companion animals. The factors for EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION are as long as they are […]
Family Law and Estate Planning
Estate planning and Family Law Whether you are getting a divorce or staying married, every party should seek the advise of an estate planning lawyer because it can have significant tax consequences for you There are several considerations that your New York Divorce lawyer should take into account and often times that involves estate planning and referrals […]
Can a Party Modify a prior Custody and Visitation Order or Agreement
A parent can move to modify a prior order of custody and visitation upon a showing of a change in circumstances and that a change in said Order would be in the children’s best interests. In the 2020 case of Matter of Epstein v Soler-Epstein, cited as 188 AD3d 1052 the Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department, […]
CHILD CUSTODY HIGHLIGHTS IN NEW YORK
Child custody and visitation in New York is an area of law that requires an attorney that understands the importance of the day to day life of the party and children while litigating custody and visitation. The difference between litigating a custody case, successfully, and losing a custody case depends upon how you navigate the […]
Geographical Relocation Cases involving Child Custody
Geographical Relocation Cases involving Child Custody At some point in time a divorced couple or a party to a Child Custody Order may run into the problem of having to relocate the subject children to another location and cannot gain the consent of the other parent. Geographical Relocation cases vary, they are tough going, and it often […]
The Law on Counsel fees in divorce and Child Custody cases in Manhattan and in all other cities in the First Department of the State of New York
The Law on Counsel fees in divorce and Child Custody cases in Manhattan and in all other cities in the First Department of the State of New York Here is the state of the law as to counsel fees in Divorce and child custody cases. The Courts are designed to not permit an unfair playing ground when it comes to a huge disparity […]
Fathers’ Rights in New York
Fathers’ Rights in Custody Matters in the State of New York Father’s rights have come to the forefront when it comes to custody battles in Court. These battles are emotional for both parties as well as for the children at issue. Fathers have always faced a difficult challenge ahead of them but especially now as the […]
PRENUP OR PAY OUT: CONSIDER A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT BEFORE MARRYING
PRENUP OR PAYUP How does one take the financial risk out of marriage while maintaining a strong and loving relationship? Risk mitigation is a term most commonly used in business practices, which is also referred to as hedging your bets. For instance, when you are about to buy your forever home, you make sure that we […]
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS ACROSS BORDERS
INTERNATIONAL PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS ACROSS BORDERS Here are some factors to consider while entering into a prenuptial agreement if you are negotiating the agreement out of the United States or abroad but wish to eventually enforce it in New York State. Many people ask whether a foreign prenuptial agreement will hold up in other states. A […]
Can I appeal a Child Custody Decision?
Can I appeal a Child Custody Decision? I am often asked whether my client should appeal their New York child custody decision. If you are in Family Court, or in Supreme Court, and if you have undergone an evidentiary custody trial, or fact-finding, the court will render a Final Decision which will later be settled […]