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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Grandparent Visitation Rights in New York
As a Brooklyn, NY based grandparent’s visitation attorney my client’s ask me can a parent deny a grandparent visitation? The answer depends upon a number of factors which shall be discussed below.
It is important to note that this article only deals with...
In re J.A.L. – Guardianship of Elder Adults in Brooklyn
A growing number of requests for guardianship in Brooklyn are being filed by people hoping to protect the health and financial well-being of an elder adult. Usually, we see this with adult children seeking guardianship of their elderly parent in order to manage their affairs and oversee health care decisions when the parent suffers...
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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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Brooklyn Divorce Attorneys: Help With Divorce by Publication
Some people want nothing more than to never see their spouse again - if only they could be found first.
Divorce in cases in which one spouse can't be located are challenging because one of the key points in any civil court case is serving notice to the other side of what is occurring, affording...
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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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Preparing Yourself Digitally for a New York City Divorce
In the past 20 years, technology has significantly altered the way in which we live our lives - from the way we communicate to the way we manage our money to the way we store personal archives. Our New York City divorce lawyers recognize that it has also changed the way...
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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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