Category: Family Law

What are the Pet Custody Laws in NY?

Jun 21, 2018

 Pets and Divorce Pet custody is a hot topic among divorcing couples today. Many people are afraid that they will never see their pet again after they go through a divorce. It is important to note that judges do not treat pets the same [...]

How can Mediation help your divorce go smoother?

May 31, 2018

Not only is divorce an often unfortunate and significant life event, but it is also a complicated area of legal practice. Divorce can turn into an intense legal battle where each side attempts to get as much as possible, or they try to give as [...]

Divorce Marital Assets

May 07, 2018

Divorce can present a very complicated situation legally. When it comes to assets, it can be hard to figure out how to split them between the two members of the couple. In the cases of amicable divorces, people can usually figure this out on their [...]

What Is a Nesting Divorce?

Apr 30, 2018

Nesting divorces are a popular alternative to traditional divorce, but most people don't fully understand how to nest.A nesting divorce is a transitional arrangement wherein the two parents share their home, in spite of separation. Parents take [...]

Divorce Mediation: Is it Right for Me?

Mar 30, 2018

What is divorce mediation?Spouses to amicably and efficiently uncouple use divorce mediation. Essentially, a third party parlays between the two spouses in order to facilitate a respectful and fair divorce. At the Levitsky Law Firm, the Brooklyn [...]

Top 3 Reasons for a Divorce in New York

Mar 23, 2018

Marriage is a difficult undertaking and divorce is never an easy decision. A researcher at Michigan State University stated that, while a good marriage brings countless benefits, “A bad marriage can be lethal to your health and emotional [...]

How Alimony is Determined in Brooklyn

Feb 23, 2018

Are you dealing with an alimony case in New York? If so, a Brooklyn divorce attorney from the Levitsky Law Firm may be able to help.In New York state, alimony is referred to by an alternate term, "maintenance." It is paid from one spouse to [...]

Divorce by Publication

Feb 16, 2018

Filing for divorce can be difficult, and further complicated, if your spouse cannot be located. Under New York State law, you must personally serve your spouse with the summons for divorce. However, under some circumstances, the other spouse is [...]

Differences Between a Prenuptial and a Postnuptial Agreement

Jan 19, 2018

Many people have heard about the prenuptial agreement process that some people enter into before they get married. However, not many people know what a postnuptial agreement is. Both processes were developed to ensure that certain people had [...]