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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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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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One of the most contentious disputes in a divorce is determining custody of the child. Some couples are able to amicably work this out on their own, but if they cannot it often results in significant acrimony. The court will look at a variety of factors when determining who should be the primary caretaker of
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The Firm filed an Emergency Order to Show Cause seeking a stay of our client’s sentencing and the Nassau County Supreme Court granted the relief as the court was preliminarily persuaded that our client was taking appropriate actions to comply with the Order.
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The firm filed an Emergency Order to Show Cause in Suffolk County Supreme Court seeking an advance of our client’s equitable distribution. The parties stipulated in Court to immediately provide our client with additional funds.
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The firm filed an Emergency Order to Show Cause in Suffolk County Supreme Court seeking to have the adversary pay for 100% of the Court Ordered Forensic Evaluation. The Court granted the requested relief thereby preventing further delays in the matter.
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While it is a popular misconception that divorce rates are higher than ever – 50% or more – the truth is that the divorce rate has been dropping for some time. In fact, if current trends hold, approximately two-thirds of couples married in the 2000s will never end in divorce. As Long Island Divorce Lawyers,
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A Long Island Family Law Attorney can discuss your options for an Order of Protection and help keep you safe from abuse, harassment, and domestic violence. In order to file a for an Order of Protection in the Family Court, the petitioner must file a family offense petition. The Family Court has jurisdiction to hear
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When two people with children get divorced, one of the most contentious aspects is often child custody. In many cases, each parent wants to be the custodial parent, leading to substantial legal wrangling between the parents. The court will look at several factors in order to determine which parent should have custody, including who is
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It’s a question that’s been debated for as long as divorce has been an option: who pulls the divorce trigger? Turns out, there are actually a number of reports – scientific ones at that – seeking the answer to that very question. The most recent study, courtesy of the National Marriage Project at Rutgers, reveals
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