What is the purpose of the Attorney for Children?
Mar 29, 2016
The purpose of the Attorneys for Children (hereinafter AFC) Program is to provide representation to minors in many kinds of court proceedings (such as juvenile delinquency, custody and visitation, and...
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Uncontested v. Contested Divorce in New York State
Jan 19, 2016
Uncontested Divorce or Contested Divorce…what do you really know?
Most people are aware that there are two main types of divorces in NY: Uncontested and Contested Divorces. But are you aware that b...
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PURPOSE OF INITIAL CONSULTATION
Oct 24, 2015
The purpose of the initial consultation should be to find answer the following question: Is it in my best interest to hire this lawyer for my divorce or family law matter? This is the fundamental and...
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Ground Rules to Cut Ties with Ex
Oct 12, 2015
Getting a divorce or court order is only one step in moving into a new life after divorce or break up. The real divorce from any relationship is the cutting of the emotion, mental and physical ties t...
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7 FACTORS TO REMEMBER WHEN NEGOTATING YOUR DIVORCE SETTLEMENT
Oct 01, 2015
Divorce is one of the most emotional times in a person’s life and yet is also when you have to make permanent, life-altering financial decisions. Don’t make these decisions based upon guilt or fear....
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Getting a Same-Sex Divorce.
Aug 02, 2015
Beware of a troubling occurrence regarding people who came from their home states to New York to marry their same sex partner, but now when their marriage is not working out they are finding they may...
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What do I say to my kids?
Jul 30, 2015
How do you talk to your kids about divorce and custody?
If you are thinking about talking to your children about Court...DON'T. The Courts and Attorneys for Children are very clear... "The Adults an...
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