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Some couples, when divorcing, have a substantial amount of assets that need to be divided equitably. Depending on what specific assets a couple might have, this can be a difficult undertaking. An experienced Long Island divorce lawyer can accurately calculate the value of these assets and ensure that each party gets what they deserve. This
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The decision to end a marriage is never an easy one. But it is often made doubly tough when children are involved. Many parents worry that their children will have a difficult, if not impossible, job adjusting to their new family life. There are certain steps parents can take to make this transition easier for
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When a couple separates, it is not just the parents and child that are impacted. Other extended family members such as grandparents or aunts and uncles could be impacted by losing contact with the grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin, etc. In New York, extended family members have a right to petition for visitation if there is
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In a perfect world, parents who are separated would be able to work out the details of visitation with the child or children they have in common and trust one another to abide by the terms to which they agree. In some cases, however, it may be necessary for the court to lay out a
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In recent years, there has been a recent push for “father’s rights.” This is a push-back to what is perceived as an unfair balance towards mothers in the family court system, especially as it pertains to child custody and child support. A father’s rights attorney makes sure that men are treated fairly throughout the process
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In New York, both parents are expected to provide for the child. This means some combination of financial support and emotional support in order to ensure that the child is properly cared for. In some instances, however, one party might seek to reduce their financial obligation by artificially reducing their earnings. When this occurs, a
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When a person dies without a will, they are said to die “intestate.” When this happens, the court will administer a person’s estate according to the New York laws of intestacy. The distribution then depends on what family survived the decedent. If a man dies and leaves behind a spouse and no children, the spouse
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New York divorce law permits a less-monied spouse to seek maintenance (also known as spousal support) after the divorce matter has commenced. The purpose of maintenance is to assist the less-monied spouse in maintaining the current standard of living until he/she is capable of supporting him/herself. If maintenance is desired by one party, the judge
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Of paramount importance to a Family Court judge will be determining the “best interests of the child” in determining child custody and visitation. This important concept doesn’t have a set definition but is instead determined on the facts of each individual case. Judges have broad discretion in examining a situation to determine what type of
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One of the most difficult issues in child custody occurs when the custodial parent seeks to relocate to another city. This puts the non-custodial parent in a difficult situation – they want to maintain a positive relationship with their child, but that can be difficult living in different cities. This can lead to a contentious
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