While some states adjust child support obligations to reflect the percentage of time that the paying parent has custody of the child, this is not the case in New York. New York’s child support guidelines do, however, indirectly take custody issues into account. For example: The parent who has less than 50 percent custody of a child is usually liable…
In a New York divorce, some property isn’t part of the marital estate and thus is not subject to division between the spouses. Understanding what is and isn’t marital property can improve the outcome of your divorce settlement negotiations. New York’s domestic relations law distinguishes between marital property and separate property. Separate property belongs to one spouse individually rather than…
If you are reading this, I understand you are already looking for divorce information on the internet. Here is something you should know: the cases and the new developments in the law that are listed on the internet are the one in ten thousand rare exception and may not apply to your particular case. For example, most recently, a Judge…
When parents divorce, asking children to choose which parent they want to live with can be traumatic for all involved. In some cases, however, children are sufficiently mature to express a reasoned preference. In such cases, the child’s preference can be an important factor in shaping the custody arrangement. New York courts determine child custody based on a number of…
As our society has become increasingly mobile, multistate child custody disputes have become more common. Fortunately, the states have adopted a uniform method for determining which state has jurisdiction over a child custody dispute. They also have agreed to honor custody determinations made by the courts of other states. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) has been…
When a family business is part of the marital estate, the already complex asset-division process becomes even more complicated. This is especially true when the spouses launched the business together. Continuing to jointly operate a business isn’t feasible for most ex-spouses, so it’s generally necessary to divide the business or its value in a fair manner. There are several options…
Your divorce is finally over and the possibility of meeting someone new actually sounds appealing. How do you navigate the journey back into a social life? Our firm provides strong, experienced legal representation to clients moving from marriage to being single again. We understand the emotional roadblocks our clients face in remembering who they are, doing what is right for…
In sad but not unexpected news, Khloe Kardashian filed for divorce from her husband of four years in December. The Kardashian clan has had its share of marital trouble in recent years. Married in a high-profile celebrity wedding to Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian moved to end her marriage within months of the ceremony. Ms. Kardashian then gave birth to a…
Parenting young children is not easy. Children throw tantrums, make a fuss and generally need guidance to keep their behavior in line. Parenting young children during a bitter divorce battle is no easier, as one New York man recently found out. In a story told in headlines across the country, David Schorr, involved in a custody case with his estranged…
In New York and across the United States, pets are often beloved family members. As man’s (and woman’s) best friend, a pet holds a special place in the heart of its owners — and on court dockets when its owners split up. Such is the case of Joey, the miniature dachshund. In a case before the Supreme Court, New York…