Through colonial times and even after the nation’s founding, the concept of child custody did not exist as we understand it today. Child labor was common and sons and daughters were typically regarded under the law as property belonging to their fathers. Not until the 19th Century did the focus in custody and guardianship determinations shift to the best interests…
For centuries, adultery and divorce have been inextricably linked. In fact, until 1966, adultery was the only permissible divorce ground under New York law. Even today, though most litigants opt for no-fault divorce, New York still allows marriage dissolution because one spouse has been unfaithful. However, when it comes to property division, the law does not “punish” a husband or…
In 2001 (just passed September 11, 2001) our firm submitted an application and supporting documents to change our client’s name from a male name to a female name (For confidentiality purposes, I will refer to the names as “Mike” and “Mary”). I represented an individual who was named Mike at birth, and through his treatment for gender identity disorder, he…
Over the last two decades I have handled hundreds of cases that have come to me from other law firms. Predominantly, these clients transferred to my firm because they are frustrated and do not know exactly where they are in the divorce process and why it’s not resolving. We have copyrighted a published work which details the seven steps to…
For over 25 years I’ve been practicing divorce in Long Island and it amazes me that grown men and women hand moderately complex cases to attorneys who are less accomplished than the client. Owners of small businesses hire attorneys who have no real experience in business; finances; real estate and the long-term effects of the divorce process and a judgment…
The Spring Valley Police Department gave 20 hard-working children in tough situations a special treat for Christmas. Children were given the opportunity to ride in supercars owned by volunteers and sponsors who provided the children with lobster and steak lunches and then a trip to the mall where they were given envelopes of cash and gift certificates for groceries for…
On November 18, our office became home to a new work of art — one uniquely dear to my heart, which weaves together seemingly unrelated threads: friends, devout strangers, the personal, the professional. “Everest” is a piece that represents coming together, helping one another and the power of hope. These are themes that are echoed in marriage and divorce —…
When you are considering filing for divorce or have recently been presented with divorce paperwork by your spouse, one of the first things you should do is retain the services of a skilled divorce lawyer. But how exactly do you do this? Most people have never had to hire an attorney before, so they might feel confused about where to…
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of New York’s Family Law Attorney Bryan L. Salamone as Two Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in each state.…
A “motion” in family law is a request to ask the court to do something, such as make a decision on a contested issue like child support. Motions can also be used in emergency situations, especially if you need the judge to settle an urgent matter before you are due back in court. In the state of New York, you…