Divorce later in life is often called grey divorce. It usually refers to the end of a marriage when spouses are in their 50s, 60s, or older. These cases can involve decades of shared finances, a marital home, retirement accounts, adult children, [...]
Today, many individuals choose to start a family outside the confines of marriage. It is an individual decision, but those who decide to have children outside of wedlock need to understand their legal rights.Parents who have children outside of [...]
Child custody and access agreements are important parts of family law because they help parents set clear expectations after a separation or divorce. These agreements are fundamentally legal understandings between parents about how to care for and [...]
High-conflict divorces are characterized by ongoing disagreements, intense emotions, and, often, the inability of one or both parties to come to a compromise. These disputes can revolve around child custody, asset division, alimony, and other [...]
Every child deserves a nurturing environment and a secure future. Sometimes, changes in life circumstances may necessitate modifications to a child custody agreement to ensure the child’s best interests. Are you considering child custody [...]
In child custody disputes, many parents worry that being unemployed could lead to losing custody. However, in New York, the court’s primary concern is the best interests of the child rather than a parent’s employment status. At The Levitsky Law [...]
In New York State, child custody decisions are governed by one overriding legal standard: the best interests of the child. Courts do not grant custody based on parental preference alone or allow children to make binding decisions on their own. [...]
New York divorce law has undergone meaningful updates in recent years that can directly affect how cases are litigated, negotiated, and ultimately resolved. Whether you are considering divorce or are already in the middle of proceedings, [...]
If you wish to separate from a spouse or have already done so, it’s important that you consider contacting our family law attorneys at Levitsky Law Firm, as there are two distinct legal pathways in New York that may apply to your situation: legal [...]