The Child Support Standards Act is often referred to as the CSSA which is a law that mandates that both parents pay their fair share

Let me talk to you a little bit about same-sex couples, divorce, gay rights, and the interplay of child custody rights of gay partners upon

It is only natural to seek advice from friends during a divorce especially to seek out advice from friends who have been through a divorce.

In the case Chad KK. v. Jennifer LL., 219 A.D.3d 1581 (2023) the Appellate Divisionupheld the lower trial court decision as to joint custody holding

The general rule of law is that a divorce judgment or Order that was obtained in aforeign jurisdiction, in accordance with the laws of that foreign

If you are the lesser monied spouse, you can apply for counsel fees in New York in yourNew York divorce case. The Court wants the

It is well settled that a Court may not Order distribution of marital assets pendente lite, nor Order the sale of the marital residence pendente

Also, read these informative articles by Lisa: One out of every two marriages ends in divorce. Because of financial and time constraints, however, many parties

This article will help you maximize the result you want to achieve from your action for divorce or child custody, and will try to inform

Popular Myths and “Old Wife’s (and old Husband’s) tales”. It’s amazing how many people still believe and perpetuate some of the fantastic lore that surrounds

MILITARY DIVORCES AND CUSTODIAL ORDERS If you are going through a divorce in New York State or a divorce in New York City, you may

We do not recognize gay marriage in New York unless the gay marriage occurred elsewhere in another state. That said, the law is moving in a

CPLR Section 302 B tells spouses in New York whether New York has the power to adjudicate their divorce when one or both members of

This is a very generalized statement for educational purposes only as to what a divorce looks like if the parties are contesting the divorce. This guideline set

I have lived in New York for less than one year. Can I file for divorce in New York? In New York you can only

MUST I SUE FOR CUSTODY? Many of my clients do not understand that in order to get a divorce judgment the parties must first settle

Can I apply for child custody? There are many things you need to know before you can apply for child custody in New York. For one,