Hauppauge, NY
Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hauppauge, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce ... +6 more
You can use anything that’s admissible evidence in a divorce case. The question is what’s admissible and what’s the best kind of evidence to use in a divorce case. Well, let’s start with what’s best. ...
See Full GuideFiling for divorce is the actually the simplest thing you will do in your divorce. A divorce is usually commenced with the filing of something called a Summons with Notice. It is an abbreviated form o...
See Full GuideGetting custody of a child is not as simple as some are led to believe. It is not simply a matter of filing a petition in Family Court, showing up, telling the judge that you are a great parent and ha...
See Full GuideNew York State recently enacted long-awaited revisions to its spousal maintenance laws. Those governing post-judgment maintenance awards (payment of support after the divorce is finalized) apply to...
See Full GuidePeople often ask me “How long does a divorce take in New York?” Unfortunately it’s not an easy answer to give. It depends on the amount of conflict and the amount of complexity in the case. An uncon...
See Full GuideThere are special rules which govern attorney billing in New York, and there are particular requirements for attorneys handling domestic relations matters (divorce, child custody, child support, etc.)...
See Full GuideHow do I file for child custody? There are two courts in New York with jurisdiction to issue a custody order -- the state Supreme Court and the Family Court. While a Supreme Court divorce case will o...
See Full GuideIn divorce and family law, more than any other area of law, much of what needs to be proved is undocumented. Especially where custody and domestic violence are involved, there may be nothing other than...
See Full GuideThis Guide presents a general overview of divorce procedures. However, every marriage is made up of two unique individuals, and therefore every case presents its own unique set of facts. Your attorne...
See Full GuideIf you are entitled to share in your ex-spouse’s retirement benefits, you will have to get a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). As unappealing as it may seem to hire an attorney to submit more...
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