Category Archives: Family Law
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support Payments
Here are a few examples of some of the most frequently asked questions our attorneys receive about child support. Q: If my ex prevents me from seeing my kids, am I still responsible for paying child support? Yes. Child support is a right of the child—it has nothing to do with the relationship between the… Read More »
Technological Changes in the Divorce Process Expected to Remain After the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in drastic changes to the way many businesses operate, including law firms. There have been a number of new technologies attorneys have had to rely on to process cases, particularly for divorce law. As attorneys and clients alike continue to become more accustomed to these technological changes, it is expected… Read More »
What to Know About Legal Separation in New York
Some couples prefer a trial separation period before they get divorced, or get separated as a matter of convenience and comfort while the divorce process is going. The majority of separations that occur are unofficial—one spouse simply moves away from the family home, but no legal process occurs to make the separation official. However, there… Read More »
What to Know About Enforcing Child Support
Once a child support order has been established by a court, all parties to the order must obey its instructions, particularly the paying spouse. If the paying spouse fails to live up to their requirements in a child support arrangement, it is important for the custodial parent to get in touch with their attorney or… Read More »
Determining Maintenance in New York
There are several types of maintenance arrangements you can make in a New York divorce. The Court will likely award either temporary or permanent maintenance, depending on the circumstances of your case. Here’s a quick overview of each of these types of arrangements. Temporary maintenance: This type of maintenance is paid out to a spouse… Read More »
Common Reasons People File for Divorce
Filing for divorce is a difficult, life-altering decision. This is a decision you have almost certainly not made lightly. People who do ultimately choose to file for divorce often do so for any combination of the following reasons: Abuse: Physical or emotional abuse is a major factor in the breakdown of marriages. Physical abuse is… Read More »
How to Calculate Child Support if the Paying Spouse is in the Military
There are always some extra complications in the divorce process when one or both spouses actively serves in the military. Among the various elements of the divorce that could be affected is the child support arrangement you develop. To start with, you can use the child support guidelines for your state. However, if you and… Read More »
How You Can Find Concealed Assets During Divorce Discovery
It is not unusual for spouses to attempt to hide assets they have during the divorce process so they don’t become subject to asset division. There is a discovery phase of each divorce in which spouses and their attorneys gather as much information they can about marital assets. But how do you use the discovery… Read More »
Tips for Responding to Divorce Interrogatories
During the process of divorce discovery, each spouse has the chance to ask questions or request documents from the other as they collect evidence for their claim. These requests are made in the form of “interrogatories,” which are the written questions submitted from one spouse to the other. When you receive interrogatories, you must provide… Read More »