Supervised visitation is a court-ordered arrangement that allows a parent to spend time with their child only in the presence of another adult, such as a social worker, family member, or professional supervisor. This arrangement is designed to ensure the child’s safety and emotional well-being while maintaining the parent-child relationship. Courts may order supervised visitation when there are concerns about a parent’s behavior, such as substance abuse, mental health issues, or a history of...

If a spouse retires while a divorce is still pending in New York, it can affect both spousal support and how assets are divided. The Court will look closely at whether the retirement is genuine or just a way to avoid paying support. If it seems unfair or too early, the judge can still count the spouse’s past income when setting support. If the retirement is reasonable based on age, health, or work history, support may be reduced. Retirement accounts and pensions earned during the marriage are...

In many New York divorce cases, the marital residence is the single most valuable asset. To determine how this property should be...