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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...
Pierre Alcantara
Jan 19, 2023


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...
Pierre Alcantara
Jan 12, 2023


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...
Pierre Alcantara
Nov 29, 2022


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. ...
Pierre Alcantara
May 6, 2022


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...
Pierre Alcantara
May 2, 2022


RELOCATION
Once the custodial issues are resolved in divorce litigation, the residential parent has been agreed upon, and a parenting schedule has...
Pierre Alcantara
Apr 26, 2022


RELOCATION
Once the custodial issues are resolved in divorce litigation, the residential parent has been agreed upon, and a parenting schedule has...
Pierre Alcantara
Apr 18, 2022


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...
Pierre Alcantara
Apr 11, 2022


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...
Pierre Alcantara
Apr 5, 2022
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