New York Family Legal Guides (19 found)

Written by Anthony John Colleluori
While the age of consent in New York is 17, several exceptions to the state’s statutory rape law define instances where sexual relations with a child under 17 are not considered statutory rape.
6 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Family about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Jane B. Freidson
If you and your partner have no children, no real estate to divide, and have agreed to get a divorce, you probably won't need a lawyer. All you need to do is fill in the forms available on the New York State Court website, sign them, pay your filing fees and wait.
35 of 35 users found this helpful. Posted in Uncontested Divorce about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Ellen Siobhan Ross
You don't have to be running for Vice-President to have concerns about people reading your e-mail. If you're involved in a court proceeding, your e-mail correspondence can be used against you. Here are some things to keep in mind if you're planning that scathing e-mail to your ex or soon-to-be-ex.
Posted in Child Custody about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by William G. Sayegh
Many people who intend on getting married enter into the nuptial without first understand that the loving relationship is also an economic partnership with serious financial consequences with harsh ramifications for those who are not armed with a Nuptial Agreement.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Marriage / Prenuptials about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Jacqueline Harounian
Joint Custody: Is it in the best interest of the child? "What is joint custody?" is one of the most frequently asked questions that I hear as a family lawyer. Joint custody can mean many different things, so it is important to learn about it before you start negotiations.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Jacqueline Harounian
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling and coercive behavior which can involve physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse. Domestic violence is not only evidenced or experienced by broken bones, bruises, and black eyes.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Jacqueline Harounian
It is Possible to Save Money in New York Divorce Court, even though New York State may be the most expensive place on the planet to get divorced.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Todd J. Zimmer
It is a sad statistic that well over half of all marriages in the United States today will end in divorce. It is equally disturbing that so little information is known by the general public about this crucial area of law. The following is a guide covering crucial topics on New York divorce law.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
Watch how a family court can influence an appeal and turn around due process to effect a constraint on the parent.
Posted in Family 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Ingrid Gherman
Obtaining competent and reliable information, legal and financial advice is important because it can move you in the direction of an easier, faster and better overall divorce experience. You must be informed and educated, develop a divorce plan or strategy, and become the manager of your own divorce
Posted in Divorce / Separation 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Lloyd C. Rosen
Following these steps will help you estimate an approximate child support amount. This is an over-simplified method of calculating child support, as the actual calculation may require you to take an number of other factors into account, but this should provide you with a ballpark estimate.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Support 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Aashish Kumar Nangia
This is a short guide on how to get an order of protection in a New York family court.
Posted in Domestic Violence 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
Lawyers are just a bit too expensive and your child was taken from you by what you thought were unfair and illegal means. You search for answers and stumble upon the parent justice group. Be very careful as such a group could guide you into a hole from which there is no escape.
Posted in Family 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
This legal guide describes a novel fraud making its appearance in integrated domestic violence courts. The entire procedure is done at bench side off the record. The only matters that appear on the record is the judge's decision and order as to issues presented at bench side.
Posted in Family 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Lisa Beth Older
Is your spouse in the military or are you in the military? If so you should know the legal ramifications about military duty and how it may affect your divorce and the interest you might have in military benefits arising there from.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Lisa Beth Older
Mother regains custody after Higher court reversed family court.
Posted in Family 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Lisa Beth Older
Family Court in New York is a Court that is competent to determine child custody and visitation access .
Posted in Family 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Theodore W. Robinson
Most DUI Defendants have never been arrested for anything before and don’t know what to expect. It can be embarrassing and daunting to be arrested for anything, but DUI usually carries less of a stigma than other criminal charges.
Posted in DUI / DWI 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to New York consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
3 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York