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Successful Brooklyn ACS Appeals Require Experienced Attorney Help

Posted on October 4, 2013

Recently chronicled in the New York Daily News was the reported neglect of an infant and toddler by a young single mother who was accused of leaving the children at home alone and in filthy conditions and in a room with freshly-smoked marijuana. On the surface, our Brooklyn ACS appeal lawyers...

Brooklyn Child Custody and Abuse Claims: Proving Your Case

Posted on September 18, 2013

The damaging consequences of child abuse and neglect serve not only to reshape a child's brain, but can in fact last a lifetime. That's according to research from the national Academy of Sciences in the first major study on child abuse and neglect to be conducted in the last two decades. Our Brooklyn family...

Temporary orders of visitation in a Custody or Visitation Proceeding—How do I get a temporary Order of Visitation in my Family Court Case?

Posted on August 20, 2013

Many clients ask me: How do I get a temporary Order of Visitation in my Family Court Case?

The decision of a Judge to Order visitation at the beginning of a custody or visitation matter is one of the most important things that can happen...

ACS cases and the removal of children under Article 10 of the Family Court Act

Posted on August 17, 2013

An attorney dealing with abuse and neglect cases definitely has to be strong willed and creative. ACS and the Courts generally tend to be very cautious and err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of children. I thus have to fight very hard to convince the courts...

The Blended Families and Divorce Agreement Quandary

Posted on August 14, 2013

The creation of a blended family can create a number of obstacles not only between you and your new family but also between you and your old family. In order to make the new blended family work a balancing act of competing interests is often involved. Based upon my experience...

How do I get my bank account released after it has been frozen by a creditor? 718 864 2011 By Brooklyn, New York City Credit Repair Attorney

Posted on October 30, 2012

Default Judgments, Vacatur, Settling your debt and Credit Score

A judgment is the court's written, final decision in the case. If you have a judgment against you in the State of New York, the law might be on your side and you might be able to reopen your...

Same sex marriage equality and Defense of Marriage, Matrimonial Attorney, Brooklyn, NY

Posted on November 16, 2011

MARRIAGE EQUALITY ACT VERSUS DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT

Off the top I explain to them that although New York performs and recognizes same sex marriages, there are many other states that don’t and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act does not force these states to recognize marriages performed in other states. In...

How Do I Get an Uncontested Divorce?

Posted on October 31, 2011

Many people are scared off by the possibility of getting a divorce because of the cost of retaining an attorney. Even as lawyer, I certainly would feel uncomfortable paying thousands of dollars for a simple divorce, especially when no children or property is involved.

Can I relocate with my children? Brooklyn Family Court Attorney and Matrimonial Lawyer. 1-718-864-2011

Posted on October 26, 2011

As a Custodial Parent can I relocate with my children out of state?

Imagine this scenario. You are living with your child, have very poor economic circumstances and are offered a job out of state. The parent of your child(ren) is a good one, he or she visits with...

How do I win my Custody Trial? By Brooklyn, New York City Family Court Lawyer

Posted on October 21, 2011

Many clients want to know how they can "win" their Family Court case. I often tell my clients that there are often on clear winners in these papers. Abraham Lincoln said "discsourage litigation, persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of...