Category Archives: Bryan L. Salamone & Associates
Team Salamone and Camp Sundown Work Together to Help Children with Ultra-Rare Disease
Camp Sundown is a special camp for children that suffer from life-threatening UV-sensitivity diseases. One of these diseases is called Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP). People that suffer from XP are extremely sensitive to ultra-violent light and must avoid sunlight or they will suffer from third-degree burns and a high risk of skin and eye cancers. There… Read More »
‘Birdnesting’ Gains Popularity Among Divorced Couples
A recent feature story in the New York Post outlines a practice that is gaining popularity among some divorced couples in New York and New Jersey — and is likely to spread to other areas in the country. It’s called “birdnesting,” an arrangement in which the children stay in one home and it’s the adults… Read More »
New Year’s Resolution: Get a Divorce
In the last few years, there is a 60% increase in divorces in January in the month of December. January 4th is usually listed as “divorce day” when in truth, February 16th seem to be the true “D-day” or divorce day in any given year. This year should be different because of the new maintenance… Read More »
Number One Attribute of a Good Divorce Lawyer: Business Sense
A great Nassau County Judge once stated; “There are three issues in every divorce: Money; Money; and Money.” -Nassau County Judge, November 2015 Many people will think that a divorce lawyer should be aggressive; others think compassionate; many think it’s a job that involves hand-holding or therapy. Nonsense. In the State of New York (specifically… Read More »
Don’t Sign That Tax Return You Might Be Sorry If You Want Maintenance/Alimony
It has come to our attention that many people seeking maintenance or alimony (the less-moneied spouse, often the primary care giver, and customarily the mother) advise that their husbands have certain “unreported” income. This can be from illegal rental apartments; construction side jobs; or even a larger income than claimed for small business owners. It… Read More »
What rights does a man have during his lovers pregnancy?
With marriage rates declining, there is an increase in children being born to unwed couples. There is no “apparent” stigma and society seems to have embraced this as a norm. Indeed, in the past a child born out of wedlock was called “illegitimate”. However, now our society recognizes that there is nothing illegitimate about any… Read More »
New Maintenance “Spousal Support” Laws Were Passed and are Awaiting the Governor’s Signature
New Maintenance “Spousal Support” laws were passed and are awaiting the governor’s signature. If you are a husband or a wife; wage earner or homemaker; and are considering a divorce, you may want to run to your attorney now. On June 24, 2015 by an almost unanimous vote of 146 to 1 the New York… Read More »
Ashley Madison Dating Network Hacked
Long Island attorney urges people to divorce before they cheat. Ashley Madison, the dating website that helps married people commit adultery, has been hit by hackers. “Ashley Madison” has millions of customers who have provided their credit card and personal information to the site in the hopes of linking up with other customers for casual,… Read More »
The Legal Rights of Grandparents
While parents have the final word on the decisions that are made regarding their children, there are certain rights that grandparents can attempt to enforce as well. These rights could depend on the marital status of the parents. If they are married, they could jointly decide to deny you any time with your grandchildren, and… Read More »
Attorney Bryan Salamone’s Divorce Strategies Have Been Published in a New Family Law Book
Attorney Bryan Salamone of Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C. contributed a chapter titled “Knowing Your Clients, Knowing the Law: Getting the Best Results for Your Family Law Clients” to the 2015 edition of Strategies for Family Law in New York. In his chapter, trusted Long Island attorney Salamone offers advice to other attorneys on… Read More »