Separation Agreements Fall in Wake of No-Fault Divorce in New York
A recent report by The New York Law Journal indicates that since the introduction of the no-fault divorce in New York state, the number of legal separation agreements has plummeted, even as the number of marriages dissolving has spiked.
Our Brooklyn no-fault divorce attorneys know that for years, separation agreements steadily preceded...
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Expunging a Brooklyn ACS Case: Clearing Your Name
If a report of child abuse or neglect has ever been made against you to the New York Administration for Children's Services - even if your child was never taken away and the case was closed - there may still be a report against you on file in the New York State Central Register.
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Resolving Child Visitation Disputes in NYC
There are perhaps few terms of a divorce or separation with such high potential for contention like child visitation. While the courts generally prefer to have arrangements wherein the parenting time is split 50-50, family law courts also realize that in some cases, this is neither realistic or even in the best interests of...
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New York City Small Business Owners Must Carefully Consider Divorce Actions
Divorce can be trying for anyone. However, small business owners must be amply prepared
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Pro Se Divorce in New York Rife with Risk
It's understandable that a person facing a division of property and years of domestic support obligations would want to limit their expenses.
However, attempting to cut down on legal expenses by cutting out your Manhattan divorce attorney entirely is almost always a very bad idea. For one thing, your attorney is the person who...
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Report: American Families Changing, Family Law Needs Evolve Too
A recent in-depth report in The New York Times explored how the American definition of "family" has been rapidly evolving over the last several decades.
The "typical" nuclear family of a young wife, husband and 2.5 children is no longer necessarily the norm in many places. In addition to families headed by...
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Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in New York
When filing for divorce in New York, the process will either be contested or uncontested, depending on whether you and your spouse agree on key issues like property division, custody, child support, and spousal maintenance. In short, an uncontested divorce happens when both spouses agree on all terms and can finalize the...
Corporal Punishment in New York City: Discipline vs. Abuse
A mother in Massachusetts was recently arrested after patrons at a supermarket called police to report she had abused her 5-year-old son.
Witnesses say she began to spank the child while in the check-out line of the store. Onlookers urged her to stop, but she continued. Roughly a dozen patrons then followed her out to...
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What should I do if ACS is knocking on my door? By Brooklyn, NY CPS Attorney
In my years of representing clients in ACS cases (Administration for Children’s Services, the Child Protective Service (“CPS”) of New York City) on abuse and Neglect cases, a common thread of fact patterns generally arise. Generally ACS opens a case based upon an anonymous tip or phone call to the child abuse hotline. The...
How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Affects Child Support Arrears
Experiencing money troubles can touch every aspect of your personal life. When there is not enough cash to go around, the typical person starts prioritizing financial obligations. A person might cut back on food and clothing expenses, cut out recreational or entertainment spending, or may pay some bills late. When there is little or...
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