Family dynamics can be fraught with complications. Adding a divorce into that mixture can sometimesresult in a total and complete breakdown in the relationship between the child or children of a marriage and a parent, usually the noncustodial parent. The noncustodial parent is the parent who is not the residential parent for purposes of child support and is the parent the child or children do not live with for the majority of the time. In New York, unless stipulated between the parties, a...

Unfortunately, for some former spouses, the entry of a Judgment of Divorce does not always mean the end of litigation. After a divorce, the parties often have obligations to pay spousal support, pay child support, and/or divide marital assets. While most parties think the Judgment of Divorce is the end of their litigation, if both parties do not comply with the Judgment of Divorce, litigation will ensue to ensure the defaulting parties’ compliance. If a party fails to abide by the terms of...

Prenuptial Agreements are common devices used to protect a person’s separate property interests when theyare entering into a marriage. While Prenuptial Agreements are binding it is important that there is proper financial disclosure and that the agreement is properly prepared and executed to withstand any future scrutiny. It is not uncommon that in cases of divorce that one spouse, usually the spouse with less financial resources, is no longer happy with the Prenuptial Agreement they entered...