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...

After the commencement of a divorce action, both parties need to maintain the status quo regarding household expenses. These items...

Summer is coming to an end and school is just around the corner. With the new school year comes the various activities, school events,...

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...

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...

Either your spouse owned a business prior to marriage or opened a business during the marriage and it has successfully grown throughout...

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...

An engagement ring is very special but what happens when you call off your engagement or are going through a divorce? If the couple...

One of the most critical aspects of ensuring a fair and equitable resolution to a divorce action is the discovery process. In New York,...

The Domestic Relations Law provides that if there is a failure to obey any lawful order regarding the payment of support, maintenance or...

The discovery process will seem extremely daunting when you are first introduced to it but once you understand the reasoning behind it it...

Automatic Orders are a set of temporary restraining Orders issued by the court in every divorce case filed in New York. Typically they...

When a Summons and Complaint is filed to begin divorce proceedings that does not automatically bring you in front of a judge. If your...

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...

If you're considering filing for divorce in New York, you're not alone. The state has specific requirements and procedures outlined below...

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. ...

The irony of continuing to reside together during a divorce action after you have decided that you no longer want to remain married is...

Civil cases often hinge on the presentation of evidence and factual information to support legal claims or defenses. Discovery serves as...

Deciding whether or not to get divorced is a major decision that is not only an emotional decision but a financial one as well. It is...

One of the most significant decisions couples face during a divorce action is what to do with the marital residence. The fate of the...