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For anyone sparring with New York's Administration for Child Services for reunification with their children, there is perhaps no time like the holidays to remind you why you're fighting. December is one of the most difficult months for a family to be apart, and the new year is a reminder of how much precious time...

Due process is something we hear a great deal about in the realm of the criminal justice system. It's what allows accused parties to know the charges, shield themselves against self-incrimination and challenge opposing witnesses. But due process is also important in civil and domestic matters as well, particularly in issues of child custody. When...

Due process is something we hear a great deal about in the realm of the criminal justice system. It's what allows an accused party to know the charges, shield themselves against self-incrimination and challenge opposing witnesses. But due process is also important in civil and domestic matters as well, particularly on issues of child custody....

Anytime there is an issue of child support or spousal support (also known as alimony) before the family law court, the judge is going to carefully weigh a variety of factors before reaching a conclusion about who should pay, how much should be paid and for how long. Once the order is issued, the only...

Blended families have increasingly become the norm over the last several decades, as the divorce rate has crept past 50 percent. This has meant that many adults have found themselves assuming "de facto parentage" as it relates to their stepchildren, in many cases raising them since birth and becoming the only father or mother those...