Category: Family Law

How Alimony is Determined in Brooklyn

Feb 23, 2018

Dealing with an alimony case in New York City? A Levitsky Law Firm divorce attorney may be able to help you understand your options.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 [...]

Why You Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Jan 12, 2018

Prenuptial agreements aren't just for the rich and famous. True, they typically end up in the news because of a celebrity divorce, but they're often a good idea for a large number of people who don't have a multi-million-dollar net worth.Here [...]

3 Reasons to Choose Mediation

Dec 12, 2017

Divorce is a very stressful life experience to go through. In fact, some experts suggest that it is the second most stressful life event. Fortunately, if you are getting a divorce, there are some things that you can do to make it easier and lessen [...]

Trying Marriage Again? Start with a Pre-Nup

Dec 05, 2017

If you are getting married, then it is a good idea for you to sign up for a prenup. Marriage is a lot more than just a romantic partnership. It is a lot like a business partnership. That is why it is important for you to get a prenuptial agreement. [...]

What are the Father’s Rights in New York?

Nov 28, 2017

Fathers in New York City may feel like they face an uphill battle when trying to get custody of their children after a divorce. In New York, the law presumes that if a man is married to the mother at the time of the child’s birth, he is the legal [...]

The Importance of Parenting Time

Nov 24, 2017

Child development experts agree that bonding time between children and parents is vital for the healthy psychological growth of children. Many loving parents struggle with providing children that bonding experience, particularly when a volatile [...]

Who’s Home for the Holidays?

Nov 21, 2017

There are many holidays throughout the year that parents wish to celebrate with their children, especially after a divorce. There are many ways that this can be accomplished. With so many options, a New York City family law attorney can help you [...]