WHAT PITFALLS SHOULD YOU AVOID WHEN YOU ARE IN THE MIDSTOF A DIVORCE
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. However, since the New York Supreme Court Justices you appear before have expansive discretion under the New York Domestic Relations Law to apply the law to your particular set of […]
RECENT APPELLATE DIVISION DECISIONS ON CHILD CUSTODY CASES IN NEW YORK
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 that the higher Courtwill often defer to Family Court’s credibility determinations at trial and will often adopttheir factual findings based upon the fact that the trial court has a superior […]
CAN I MODIFY OR ENFORCE A FOREIGN DIVORCE DECREE IN NEW YORK STATE ISSUED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY OR STATE?
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 country or foreign stateis entitled to recognition under the principle of comity unless the decree offends the lawsof public policy which are adhered to in the State of New York. […]
Can I Apply For Counsel Fees In A New York Divorce?
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 parties to play on an even playing field. It isnot an easy thing to do because there are certain qualifications the court will look at whenyou’re filing your motion. Make […]