Category: Family Law

How to Modify a Custody or Child Support Order in New York

Jun 14, 2025

Family circumstances rarely stay the same. A parent’s income may shift, a child’s needs may evolve, or one parent may plan to relocate. When that happens, a custody or child support order that once made sense may no longer serve the family’s [...]

What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in NYC

Jun 07, 2025

In a bustling city like New York, car accidents are a common occurrence. Knowing what to do immediately after a collision can make a real difference in protecting your health and legal rights. From the moment the crash happens, each decision [...]

Are Premarital Assets Protected in Divorce?

Feb 14, 2025

Divorce can be challenging, especially when it comes to dividing assets. One common concern is whether property or financial assets owned before marriage remain protected during divorce proceedings. In New York, the general rule is that premarital [...]

Can a Lawyer Represent Both Parties in a Divorce?

Feb 07, 2025

Divorce is a complex legal process that requires careful handling of financial matters, property division, and child custody arrangements. One common question divorcing couples ask is whether a single attorney can represent both spouses. In New [...]

Who Has to Pay Child Support in Joint Custody?

Jan 28, 2025

Joint custody arrangements allow both parents to share responsibilities for their child, but this does not always mean that child support payments are unnecessary. In New York, child support is typically determined based on income, expenses, and the [...]

What Not to Say in Child Custody Mediation

Jan 21, 2025

Child custody mediation allows parents to resolve disputes without going to court. It is intended to encourage cooperation and create a parenting plan that serves the child's best interests. However, what is said during mediation can significantly [...]

Custody Rights for Fathers

Nov 29, 2024

In custody disputes, fathers often feel at a disadvantage due to lingering misconceptions about parental roles. New York law, however, ensures that both parents have equal rights when it comes to child custody. Courts prioritize the child’s best [...]

How to Prove a Parent Is Unfit

Nov 22, 2024

Establishing that a parent is unfit can be a challenging and emotionally charged process. In custody cases, New York courts prioritize the child’s best interests, which includes evaluating the fitness of each parent. Proving a parent is unfit [...]

Can you lose custody for child endangerment?

Nov 20, 2024

Child endangerment is a serious matter that can significantly impact custody arrangements. Courts in New York prioritize the safety and well-being of children, meaning any actions or behaviors that jeopardize a child’s welfare could result in [...]