Family Law

New Law Paves New Path for Unwed Birth Fathers

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Parental Equity Act, paving a new way for unwed birth fathers. The Parental Equity...

Unfavorable Decisions: Differences Between a Motion to Renew/Reargue or Appeal

When a party receives a Decision or Order that they do not agree with, s/he has options. Two of those options are: 1) to file a motion to...

Post Judgment Parenting

After the entry of a Judgment of Divorce, there is often a reduction of hostility between the parties due to the resolution of the...

CAN I LIVE ANYHWERE 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. ...

Paying For Your Divorce

Contested divorces are undoubtedly expensive. If you are the non-monied spouse, the payment of legal fees in a divorce is a real...

RELOCATION

Once the custodial issues are resolved in divorce litigation, the residential parent has been agreed upon, and a parenting schedule has...

RELOCATION

Once the custodial issues are resolved in divorce litigation, the residential parent has been agreed upon, and a parenting schedule has...

EXCLUSIVE USE AND OCCUPANCY

Courts are empowered in a matrimonial action to award temporary exclusive use and occupancy of the marital premises to one of the...

IS THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AN OPTION?

An issue for most people is who will watch the children while your former spouse is not at home. For your family the best choice might...

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