Good Afternoon, Thank you for your question, and I'm sorry that you find yourself in your current situation. When seeking emergency relief...

My X estranges the children from me. They don't want to visit me. This is a material provision in our agreement. Options?

You should seek the assistance of an experienced matrimonial law attorney to review your agreement. Courts take parental estrangement very...

If a engagement diamond was bought in OH, couples lived in NY and FL. Man calls off the engagement. Who gets the keep the ring?

This scenario is very fact-driven, so an answer would require more information. Under New York law, an engagement ring is considered a conditional...

I have been married for 1 year 6 month now, seeking a divorce(NYC). I wanted to know how our financials are distributed

New York Courts have a great deal of discretion with regard to spousal maintenance and property distribution. Pursuant to the Domestic Relations...

Do I have any type of hope with my situation, in terms of custody or atleast resetting to the old schedule?

You should seek the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Your son’s mother cannot “order” a particular parenting schedule, as only a...

I am looking to seek modification to include education? Will I be wasting my time? Is there a NYS statute that allows me?

You need to seek the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. If you are paying college tuition, you may want to seek a modification...

My ex has adjourn our next modify of child support hearing and submitted a letter. Do I still appear even though she wont?

Please speak to a lawyer about the specifics of your appearance. Generally, parties must appear unless the court has notified counsel (or parties)...

Mixed Assets and Equitable Distribution?

Thank you for your candid question. Divorce is not only stressful, it is also extremely complicated. In approaching equitable distribution,...

Prior loss of custody

Thank you for your question. The issue of child custody is determined by numerous factors, including allegations of neglect and alienation. The...

Rental payments through divorce litigation

Thank you for your question. There are many factors to consider during the "pendente lite" phase, of an ongoing divorce action. Certainly, you...