Domestic Violence in Brooklyn Divorce Cases Must be Handled Carefully
Domestic violence can be the catalyst for a Brooklyn divorce filing. Unfortunately, a divorce filing can also result in the escalation of abuse.
In fact, the most dangerous time for a victim is when she finally makes known her plan to leave. Domestic abuse is all about control. Once an abuser fears a loss of...
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Davidson v. Carrilo – Importance of Attorney Represention in Brooklyn Child Custody Matters
It can be tempting when pursuing action in family court to represent ones' self. After all, it's not required, and why not save the money on attorney's fees, right?
The problem is that this often ends up costing more in the long run, whether directly in cash or assets or, as in cases of child...
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U.S. v. Fuller – Failure to Pay Child Support Results in Severe Consequences
The criminal conviction of a deadbeat dad was recently upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, where the defendant in U.S. v. Fuller was ordered to pay $54,000 in restitution to the mother of his three (now-grown) children and serve time on probation.
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White v. Howard – Life Insurance Policy May be Considered a Form of Alimony
Divorcing couples tend to think of "alimony" as monthly payments made in the form of cash to one spouse or the other, usually for a finite period of time that terminates by a certain date or in the event of remarriage. For the most part, this is exactly true.
However, the Georgia Supreme Court recently...
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Boulds v. Nielson – Just Because You Weren’t Married Doesn’t Mean You Won’t End Up in Court
Cohabitation has quickly become "the new normal" for couples in the U.S., with women more commonly choosing to live with men first before marriage, and many of those relationships never being legally formalized.
However, Manhattan divorce attorneys know that just because a couple wasn't married doesn't necessarily mean that disputes won't be handled in...
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Brooklyn Child Custody Cases Can be Impacted by Drug Abuse
Alcohol or drug abuse by parents can have a significant impact on the outcome of a Brooklyn child custody claim. Many times, such issues are at the root of why the claim was brought in the first place.
But drug use or even abuse alone is not ground enough to terminate a person's parental rights....
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Grandparent Visitation Rights in Brooklyn Not a Given
The relationships shared with grandparents can have a positive and profound impact on the life of a child. This is something that the courts recognize in cases where grandparents seek visitation rights with the children. However, a court's response may be greatly tempered by the 2000 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in
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Baby Boomer Divorce Requires Financial Preparation
Just because a couple is planning to file an uncontested divorce in Brooklyn does not mean that financial preparation goes out the window, particularly for those in the baby boomer generation.
These are folks at the peak of their careers, perhaps nearing retirement with children in college or beyond. They may have a fair amount...
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I am a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident – Can My Green Card Be Taken Away?
Most of our clients are well aware that the process of obtaining a green card through a U.S. employer or a U.S. relative can take several months to several years. Because of the lengthy processing times, it is typically a cause for much celebration once a foreign national receives the green card and becomes...
Failure to Follow Brooklyn Child Custody Orders Can Result in Court Sanctions
Parents who are separating or divorcing often turn to the courts to help them establish a parenting time plan that is both fair to the parents and beneficial for the children.
Unfortunately, our Brooklyn child custody attorneys have seen cases where some parents have used children as a weapon against the other parent....
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