Doorbell cameras are more popular than ever. Part of the reason is that this technology has become very inexpensive. However, if a cheating spouse or someone else is caught doing something they should not be doing on a doorstep, it could be very costly. In a very short time, reviewing footage from systems such as Ring, Nest and Blink has…
Legislation designed to provide extra levels of protection for the children of abusive parents is now the law in the State of New York. Previously, Family Courts and child custody evaluators leaned heavily toward custody and visitation arrangements that allowed parents access to their sons and daughters, even if a risk of violence existed. Sadly, it was a tragic event…
Handling thousands of divorces in the last two decades it has become apparent to us that is more common for women to displace themselves to stay with their husbands than their husband to stay with their new bride and her family in the inception of marriage. We are seeing this mostly in our area in Long Island and often with…
Making the decision to end a marriage can be a long, emotional process. Some spouses think for years about leaving their husband or wife before finally contacting an attorney and initiating legal action. For many people, the process of choosing whether to divorce can be so burdensome that they don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what happens next.…
Even if spouses shared many happy years together, the prospect of a divorce can trigger various types of secretive, dishonest behavior. Without the guidance of a qualified attorney, you might not be aware of your spouse’s sneaky tactics until it is too late to counter them. This could lead to unfair divorce terms relating to finances and parenting arrangements. Some…
It can be incredibly frustrating when someone refuses to engage with us as we try to communicate with them. In a marriage or divorce, this type of stonewalling can be intolerable or even dangerous. There are ups and downs in any relationship. Not every situation where a husband or wife doesn’t want to talk can be considered stonewalling. However, if…
Spouses in troubled marriages have used a variety of tactics to inflict emotional and psychological harm on each other. In some cases, pain from the relationship leads people to behave badly. Other times, a husband or wife might use cruel tactics in order to gain an advantage during a pending or prospective divorce case. Regardless of the motivation behind this…
Over the years, some New Yorkers who have a second home within the state have chosen to file for divorce away from their primary residence because they believe it will give them a legal advantage. Bringing the case in the Hamptons or Adirondacks might also present financial or transportation challenges that make their ex more likely to consider a settlement.…
Though divorce can be rough, most people are comforted by the fact that they can make a fresh start. However, if you don’t take careful steps with the assistance of a qualified divorce lawyer, this might not be the case. Some spouses wind up struggling with the effects of their divorce long after the ink on their order is dry.…
Some couples opt for separation instead of divorce for a variety of reasons. Along with religious principles and the hope of reconciliation, many couples stay married due to money-related concerns, such as the ability to access a spouse’s insurance coverage and Social Security benefits. If you’re considering legal separation as opposed to divorce, it’s important to understand how each option…