Category: Family Law

Who Can Claim Dependents for Tax Purposes After the Divorce?

Jan 06, 2023

It is officially tax season, and for those individuals who have recently gone through a divorce, they may be asking themselves who gets to claim the children, otherwise known as dependents, for tax purposes. There are two primary things that are [...]

How Your Business Can Be Affected by Your Divorce?

Dec 27, 2022

Getting a divorce while running a business can create a challenging situation. For instance, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be a business partner, which can significantly complicate things.Fortunately, Levitsky Law Firm PLLC is here to provide [...]

Can I Claim Voluntary Impoverishment of a Former Spouse?

Dec 20, 2022

Voluntary impoverishment is a legal term referring to the parent of a child claiming they don't have income or the same income noted from a previous court hearing for either spousal support or child support. If you feel your former spouse has [...]

Does NY Require Separation Before Divorce?

Nov 23, 2022

What is the difference between a divorce and a separation? The term 'separation' often refers to a couple moving to a separate living arrangement and dividing up property and financial assets. In terms of a legal separation, the marriage isn't yet [...]

What Can Be Used Against You in a Divorce?

Oct 25, 2022

If you're considering a divorce, you may be wondering what information could be used against you in court. While it's important to be honest with your attorney about all aspects of your marriage, there are some things that you may want to keep to [...]

Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First in NY?

Oct 21, 2022

Are there any benefits to filing for divorce before your spouse? Does it allow the filer more control over the situation? This answer depends on which state you live in.If you were to ask a seasoned divorce attorney Brooklyn, they would tell you [...]

Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

Aug 09, 2022

Catastrophic injuries can be extremely severe injuries possibly resulting in lifelong medical care. Very often the victim needs permanent care. A trucking accident, car crash, devastating burns in a fire or explosion, or a head injury from a fall [...]

How Equitable Distribution Affects You in a NY Divorce

Aug 05, 2022

Getting divorced can be a challenging time in anyone's life. The life that they envisioned for themselves is not coming to fruition and now they need to move on and make new plans.A divorce attorney in Brooklyn can help ensure that you get what [...]

Can my Phone be used to Prove Adultery in NY?

Aug 01, 2022

Most New Yorkers rely on their cell phones to access their email, call logs, text messages, images, and other content. While you might think that using your cell phone gives you privacy, these records are frequently used as proof in divorce [...]