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In the midst of the recession, it was understandable that many people had a tough time finding work - or at least more than part-time work. Under these circumstances, many sought modification of child support orders. Parents paying child support simply weren't making enough to sustain the orders that had been previously set. However,...

There is no question that domestic violence by abusive partners is a serious problem, and that situations exist in which protections are legitimately needed. What is equally true is that sometimes, domestic abuse allegations are lodged against a person for the sole purpose of gaining the upper hand in a contentious child custody dispute or...

For weeks, we have been hearing about the dangers of the extreme cold that has gripped most of the country. But it's not just the frostbite that puts people at risk.  "Good Morning America" reports that extreme winter weather, the kind that keeps couples and families cooped up inside for days on...

Few areas of law are as wrought with emotion as family law, particularly cases involving child custody disputes. This is precisely why it is unwise to pursue or fight a Brooklyn child custody case without the benefit of an experienced family law attorney. The stakes are simply too high. Not only do participants...

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...

On June 24, 2011 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the right of same sex couples to get marriage licenses. The law will go into effect on July 24, 2011. New York will be the sixth and the most populous state (19.4 million residents) to do so. Iowa, Vermont, New...