Brooklyn Divorce Lawyers Advise Women How to Protect Financial Interests

While income equality is more of a reality today than just a few decades ago, the fact is, many women still earn less than men. In the event of divorce, family law judges seek to equitably divide assets and establish support payments were necessary. However, our Brooklyn divorce lawyers are well aware that far...
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Macchio v. Macchio – New York Child Custody Modification After Divorce

Modification of a child custody order in New York requires there be some sort of material or substantial change in circumstance since the previous order was issued. Our Brooklyn family law attorneys know failure to establish this will likely result in dismissal of the request, as was seen recently in the case...
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Balogh v. Balogh – Enforceabilty of Prenuptial, Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements are considered binding contracts that can be legally enforced by the courts in the event of a divorce, even when the agreement runs contrary to what a judge might decide if given the discretion. However, there is a chance that such agreements could be deemed unenforceable by the court. Our Brooklyn...
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In re M.E. – Child’s Health Trumps Parental Preference of Care

The right of a parent to decide the kinds of medical treatments and therapies given to their children has long been a cannon of family law. However, when those choices run counter to the child's well-being, particularly where parents refuse life-saving medical treatment for the child, courts are increasingly stepping in to take charge.
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Court: Parents Must be Afforded Due Process in Termination of Rights Hearing

The termination of one's parental rights is not something family courts should take lightly. It's a life-altering and family-altering court action with certain finality which should only be sought as a last resort. In the course of these proceedings, our Bronx ACS lawyers know that due process must be afforded to parents....
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In re E.L. – Abuse Factors Largely in Child Custody Decisions

In most cases where a parent has been stripped of child custody or visitation, the New York Administration for Children's Services must work extensively toward the goal of reunification. This is based on the principle that children benefit emotionally, physically and financially by sharing a bond with both parents. However, our Brooklyn ACS attorneys...
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