Category: Family Law

Social Media Don’ts During Divorce Process

Aug 17, 2018

Divorce is one of the most stressful changes a person can endure. It can make even the most level-headed person feel the need to vent, and social media often seems like an easy outlet. However, any New York City divorce lawyer can tell you that [...]

How does a child’s age affect custody laws?

Jun 28, 2018

Age and Child Custody You have probably been told that once a child turns 13, they will automatically be able to decide who they are going to live with. Regardless of whether a child is 3 or 13, their wishes will be taken into consideration when a [...]

Complications with Child Custody

Jun 25, 2018

Child custody cases are never easy. They are emotionally draining and often take years to settle. Consider the case of Friederwitzer Vs. Friederwitzer, a landmark case from the early 1980s that gave custody to the father, a rare outcome in those [...]

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 give as little as [...]

Divorce Marital Assets

May 07, 2018

Divorce can present a complicated legal situation, particularly when it comes to dividing marital assets. In an amicable divorce, couples may be able to reach an agreement on their own. When a divorce is contentious, however, determining who is [...]

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 New York [...]

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 [...]