What is a Judgment of Divorce?
A Judgment of Divorce in New York is the final legal Order issued by the Court that officially ends a marriage. It typically follows a...
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Hope Tuber
Aug 26
ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD IN CUSTODY CASES
For children, one of the hardest things about parents divorcing is where the children will live, i.e. physical custody. This will be at...
Brittany Dolan
Aug 21
KEEPING THE STATUS QUO DURING YOUR DIVORCE
When a Summons and Complaint is served upon a spouse so is a Notice of Automatic Orders. This document tells you that it is necessary to...
Hope Tuber
Aug 19
FIGURING OUT EXPENSES THAT NEED TO BE PAID PENIDNG YOUR DIVORCE
After the commencement of a divorce action, both parties need to maintain the status quo regarding household expenses. These items...
Cheryl L. Jakinovich
Aug 9
Extracurriculars & Back to School
Summer is coming to an end and school is just around the corner. With the new school year comes the various activities, school events,...
Cheryl L. Jakinovich
Jul 29
Divorce & Back to School
As the summer is rapidly coming to an end and school is right around the corner, parents need to start planning for the upcoming school...
Brittany Dolan
Jul 26
WHY AM I GOING TO BOTH FAMILY AND SUPREME COURT?
There may be a time where you have cases pending in both Family Court and Supreme Court due to the filing of a Family Court Petition and...
Hope Tuber
Jul 22
MY SPOUSE OWNS A BUSINESS IS THAT SUBJECT TO EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
Either your spouse owned a business prior to marriage or opened a business during the marriage and it has successfully grown throughout...
Cheryl L. Jakinovich
Jul 16
What is a Preliminary Conference?
When an action for divorce has been commenced, the parties have two options on how they would like to proceed. The first option is that...
Brittany Dolan
Jul 9
What do we do with the engagement ring?
An engagement ring is very special but what happens when you call off your engagement or are going through a divorce? If the couple...
Alexandra Mulé
Jul 3
Why is Discovery Important?
One of the most critical aspects of ensuring a fair and equitable resolution to a divorce action is the discovery process. In New York,...
Brittany Dolan
Jun 17
MY SPOUSE DISOBEYED A COURT ORDER & NOW I HAVE TO PAY MY ATTORNEY FEES?
The Domestic Relations Law provides that if there is a failure to obey any lawful order regarding the payment of support, maintenance or...
Brittany Dolan
Jun 7
WHY IS MY ATTORNEY REQUESTING SO MANY DOCUMENTS FROM ME?
The discovery process will seem extremely daunting when you are first introduced to it but once you understand the reasoning behind it it...
Pierre Alcantara
May 2
What are Automatic Orders in a Divorce Action?
Automatic Orders are a set of temporary restraining Orders issued by the court in every divorce case filed in New York. Typically they...
Pierre Alcantara
Apr 22
WE WILL NEVER SETTLE…BRING ME TO COURT
When a Summons and Complaint is filed to begin divorce proceedings that does not automatically bring you in front of a judge. If your...
Pierre Alcantara
Apr 8
Will I Receive an Award of Maintenance in My Divorce Action
In New York, you may be entitled to maintenance, if you are the non-monied spouse and you need support to maintain a reasonable standard...
Pierre Alcantara
Mar 12
Filing for Divorce in New York
If you're considering filing for divorce in New York, you're not alone. The state has specific requirements and procedures outlined below...
Pierre Alcantara
Feb 29
WHERE CAN I LIVE AFTER MY DIVORCE?
An issue which you may contemplate as you are in the process of divorce is can you move anywhere you want after the action is complete. ...
Pierre Alcantara
Feb 26
Unlikely Roommates: Living Together During A Divorce Action
The irony of continuing to reside together during a divorce action after you have decided that you no longer want to remain married is...
Pierre Alcantara
Feb 22
The Essential Role of Discovery in Civil Cases
Civil cases often hinge on the presentation of evidence and factual information to support legal claims or defenses. Discovery serves as...
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