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- When Does Child Support Stop in New York?
A question our attorneys are often asked is " When can I stop paying child support in New York ?" or they are asked " When will my child support payments stop ?" Unless there is an ... - Special Client Memories
We have represented many, many clients over time, and every year there are certain ones that stay with you. Sometimes it is because they were incredibly kind or unbelievably wronged and we were so ...
- When Does Child Support Stop in New York?
A question our attorneys are often asked is " When can I stop paying child support in New York ?" or they are asked " When will my child support payments stop ?" Unless there is an ... - Divorced Dads and Support Groups
Why support groups work and the important lesson they teach us about coping with divorce. The lesson that comes out of the support group is probably not what you think it is. My counseling practice is ... - National Child-Centered Divorce Month
National Child-Centered Divorce Month used to be in July. It has been expanded to International Child-Centered Divorce Month and the month was changed to January. January is the month that has the ...
- Divorce and the House
What happens to the house, and the monies used to buy the house, in case of a divorce? As 40% of all first marriages and 60% of all second marriages end in divorce - there is a 50/50 chance of the ... - Can a Parent Sue Another Parent for Parental Alienation?
Can a parent sue another parent for monetary damages, when parental alienation is taking place, and the relief granted by the divorce or family court is inadequate to stop it? In 2009, when a father ... - Is There a Right To Contest the Grounds for Divorce?
In New York State no fault divorce became effective on October 12, 2010. The matrimonial legislation requires that one party declare the marriage has been irretrievably broken for a period of six ...
- Divorce and the House
What happens to the house, and the monies used to buy the house, in case of a divorce? As 40% of all first marriages and 60% of all second marriages end in divorce - there is a 50/50 chance of the ... - Is There a Right To Contest the Grounds for Divorce?
In New York State no fault divorce became effective on October 12, 2010. The matrimonial legislation requires that one party declare the marriage has been irretrievably broken for a period of six ... - How Do I Seek Immediate Relief From the Court?
There may come a time during your divorce action that you are compelled to seek immediate relief from the Court. As an example, you sold the marital home and are concerned that your spouse will ...
- Divorce and the House
What happens to the house, and the monies used to buy the house, in case of a divorce? As 40% of all first marriages and 60% of all second marriages end in divorce - there is a 50/50 chance of the ... - How Do I Seek Immediate Relief From the Court?
There may come a time during your divorce action that you are compelled to seek immediate relief from the Court. As an example, you sold the marital home and are concerned that your spouse will ... - Fortunately for Kim Kardashian, she is not a resident of New York
As most have heard by now, Kim Kardashian, a member of the growing sorority of celebutantes (those who are famous for being famous), has filed for divorce only 72 days after a very public and costly ...
- Divorce and the House
What happens to the house, and the monies used to buy the house, in case of a divorce? As 40% of all first marriages and 60% of all second marriages end in divorce - there is a 50/50 chance of the ... - Is There a Right To Contest the Grounds for Divorce?
In New York State no fault divorce became effective on October 12, 2010. The matrimonial legislation requires that one party declare the marriage has been irretrievably broken for a period of six ... - How Do I Seek Immediate Relief From the Court?
There may come a time during your divorce action that you are compelled to seek immediate relief from the Court. As an example, you sold the marital home and are concerned that your spouse will ...
- The Autistic Spectrum and Custody Cases
An increasing number of custody and family court proceedings involve children who have been diagnosed with autism, or a related disorder, such as Pervasive Development Disorder - Not Otherwise ... - INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT IN COURT COULD LEAD TO INCARCERATION
A court may, in its discretion, incarcerate a litigant for conduct in the presence of or outside of the court. Notably, Article Nineteen, Section 750 of the Judiciary Law outlines the power of the ... - HOW TO WIN THE LOTTERY WITHOUT PLAYING
Holly Lahti had very mixed emotions when she realized that she was the second winner of the recent $380 million Powerball Lottery Jackpot. As a resident of Idaho, a community property state, her ...
- NEW NY LAWS MAKE IT EASIER TO SEEK CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION
Newly enacted laws in New York change the standard for seeking modification of child support . To summarize simply, effective October 13, 2010, all newly signed stipulations and Court orders ... - To Claim or not to Claim: That is the Question
Tax filing questions arise very frequently in divorce cases. One of the issues negotiated in divorce settlements is: upon filing separate returns, which parent has the right to claim a minor child as ... - THE ECONOMY AND CHILD SUPPORT
How has the downturn in the economy affected child support ? Due to recent economic circumstances (including increased cost of living, job losses, and decreased household income), we have seen a large ...
- TYLER CLEMENTI'S SUICIDE: THE TERROR OF TECHNOLOGY
We continue to hear about the tragic fate of our youth being victimized by fellow students who bully , tease, assault and humiliate. The latest victim, Tyler Clementi, was a gifted music student at ...
- New York State's Marriage Equality Act
On June 24, 2011 New York became another one of only a handful of States, within our nation, to recognize the fundamental human right of same-sex couples to marry. For thousands of individuals ... - Marriage is a Fundamental Human Right
Recently, the New York State legislature passed the Marriage Equality Act . In passing this Act, the New York State legislature recognized that "Marriage is a fundamental human right" and ... - Same Sex Marriages to be Fully Recognized by New York State
Signed into law by Governor Cuomo on June 24, 2011, and going into effect thirty days hence, the Marriage Equality Act grants same-sex couples the legal right to marry in New York State, and affords ...
- Complimentary Same Sex Couples Legal Clinic
In light of President Obama's recent support of same-sex marriages, our firm would like to bring to your attention the same-sex couples clinic that we will be hosting on Wednesday, June 13 th . ... - SAME-SEX COUPLES GROUP LAUCHES
SAME-SEX COUPLES GROUP LAUNCHES Tonight attorneys Lauren Chartan and Jordan Trager are holding the first meeting on LEGAL ISSUES FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES at our office. Thanks to a wonderful article in ... - New York State's Marriage Equality Act
On June 24, 2011 New York became another one of only a handful of States, within our nation, to recognize the fundamental human right of same-sex couples to marry. For thousands of individuals ...
- DIVORCE: WHEN TO FIGHT AND WHEN TO LET GO?
As in any attorney client relationship, establishing what your client's needs and priorities are, at the outset, are of paramount concern. In the realm of Family Law matters, and more specifically ... - WISSELMAN, HAROUNIAN & ASSOC. LONG ISLAND DIVORCE BLOG
Have a Divorce or Family Law Question? Relax, We Can Help. by Jerome A. Wisselman, Esq. Welcome to our Long Island Divorce and family law BLOG. Here you will find helpful information and our ...
- Wife's Request for Spousal Support Goes Belly Up Because of Blog
It is axiomatic that the expectation of individual privacy these days is increasingly an unattainable goal. We are barraged on a daily basis by warnings that identity theft is on the rise, and that we ... - To Claim or not to Claim: That is the Question
Tax filing questions arise very frequently in divorce cases. One of the issues negotiated in divorce settlements is: upon filing separate returns, which parent has the right to claim a minor child as ... - THE ECONOMY AND CHILD SUPPORT
How has the downturn in the economy affected child support ? Due to recent economic circumstances (including increased cost of living, job losses, and decreased household income), we have seen a large ...
- TYLER CLEMENTI'S SUICIDE: THE TERROR OF TECHNOLOGY
We continue to hear about the tragic fate of our youth being victimized by fellow students who bully , tease, assault and humiliate. The latest victim, Tyler Clementi, was a gifted music student at ...
- THE LICENSING AND LEGAL LAND MINES OF TRAFFIC TICKETS
In the previous blog posting, we discussed the financial issues of traffic tickets and now we are going to dive into the Licensing and Legal Issues as well as offer legal remedies. LICENSING ISSUES ... - THE FINANCIAL LAND MINES OF TRAFFIC TICKETS
You have just been issued a speeding ticket in New York by a police officer because you were, in fact, speeding. The worst thing you can do next is plead guilty and send in the fine money. Depending ...
- TYLER CLEMENTI'S SUICIDE: THE TERROR OF TECHNOLOGY
We continue to hear about the tragic fate of our youth being victimized by fellow students who bully , tease, assault and humiliate. The latest victim, Tyler Clementi, was a gifted music student at ...
- The Autistic Spectrum and Custody Cases
An increasing number of custody and family court proceedings involve children who have been diagnosed with autism, or a related disorder, such as Pervasive Development Disorder - Not Otherwise ... - CHILDREN DESERVE BOTH PARENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
For separated or divorced parents, holiday visitation is often a problematic issue. If the parents cannot agree on Christmas or New Years visits, applications can be made to the Courts for an order ... |