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

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.

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

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

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

What are things that should be included in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement?  The first thing that a prenuptial agreement (or “prenup”) should address is the protection of

Many people do not know what a postnuptial agreement is and whether or not they should sign one. As a New York Divorce Lawyer located in Manhattan I must

DO SAME SEX PARENTS HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS TO CHILD VISITATION AND CHILD CUSTODY? Same sex parents who adopt the children of the marriage have equal

I have not discussed geographical location of children because it is a complex area of law but I will deal with the main points in

COURT SHOULD DISMISS PATERNITY PETITIONS ON GROUNDS OF ESTOPPEL AND BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD It is well settled that although a Court may order

Lately, Courts in divorce actions in New York have started to reduce awards that have to do with enhanced earnings made from a non-titled spouse’s

This decision will have serious consequences for relatives of the deceased spouse who will take from the will of the deceased spouse: The Court held

Lisa Beth Older, a New York Divorce Lawyer, comments on a Family Offense and Order of Protection case. In the below case decided January 25,

The below referenced case explains to the potential party to a New York divorce what you should expect in executing an agreement between you and

This case law is provided to you by New York Divorce Lawyer Lisa Beth Older.  This Appellate Court case states that same sex parties married in Vermont

N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept.,2005.In re Derick Shea D.22 A.D.3d 753, 804 N.Y.S.2d 389, 2005 N.Y. Slip Op. 07959 HOWARD MILLER, J.P., DAVID S. RITTER, GLORIA GOLDSTEIN,

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENTDANIEL D. ANGIOLILLO, J.P.THOMAS A. DICKERSONL. PRISCILLA HALLROBERT J. MILLER, JJ. 2010-009302010-080402010-08041(Index

Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department Argued – June 19, 2009 2009-00143 DECISION & ORDER In the Matter of Alyse Larkin, appellant, v Caleb J. White,

New York and Brooklyn Divorce Lawyer Lisa Beth Older comments upon the case which follows, written by the New York Supreme Court, Fourth Department. In the below case, the