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,

Family Offense Proceedings are difficult because it means filing a petition against a family member or intimate partner when you have been the victim of

CHANGES IN DIVORCE LAW  As 2019 rapidly approaches, I thought it would be a good time to revisit changes to the law and be sure

DO I  NEED A LAWYER IN FAMILY COURT? It is not required that you retain a NY divorce lawyer or NY Family Law Lawyer to go to Family Court

Getting a divorce in New York? What do I tell the kids?  It is important that you keep your children in the loop about all

As a New York Divorce Lawyer,  my clients ask me oftentime whether aultery is still a crime in New York State and whether they can sue their

Parental alienation has a huge impact on child custody cases The New York courts considers parental alienation in its decision as to which parent shall

New York City has been the epicenter of the COVID-19 virus and this is had an extreme impact on child custody cases in New York.

What should you expect from your divorce lawyer? Divorce lawyers are professionals that provide advice, counsel and strategy and performance on your  divorce or child custody case so

Can I withdraw a divorce case? This article is about parties who have filed for divorce but have changed their mind and now want to

Do I have to pay my spouse 50% of my business? This article has to do with updates as to New York Divorce Law and

If you are in a child custody battle and the parties were sent out to do a psychological evaluation during the pandemic you may have grounds to

COUNSEL FEES AND EXPERT FEES IN DIVORCE OR CUSTODY MATTER IN NEW YORK The behavior of the parties in a New York divorce or child custody matter

NEW LEGISLATION AFECTING CHILD SUPPORT On October 8, 2021, the Domestic Relations Act was amended to provide possible support for adult children through age 26.