While many parents hope to raise their children together, there are situations where it is necessary to terminate one parent’s rights. When a parent’s rights are terminated, it means that they are no longer legally responsible for the child. This is done when it is in...
In many New York family law cases, spousal support is a topic for dispute. The amount of a spousal support order is based on factors such as the standard of living during the marriage, the income of the parties and their needs. Another part of the determination is its...
As newly separated parents in New York, one of your first tasks will be coming up with a plan to raise your children post-divorce. The parenting agreement, once approved by a judge, will be legally binding. As you draft your agreement, you will want to make sure you...
Many high-earning couples devote many hours to finding and purchasing one-of-a-kind pieces of art for their collection. Artwork and other unique collectibles purchased during the marriage can pose certain challenges when it comes time to divide the property between...
When you first got married, you probably had it in your mind that it would last forever. Then, you woke up one day and realized that you are no longer happy in your marriage and that you might be happier if you divorced your spouse and moved on with your life. It is...
Not everyone has a pre-nuptial agreement drafted before getting married, for various reasons. You may think you will never divorce or believe that you do not have enough property to bother with one. However, situations often change over the course of a marriage, and...
While two-income homes are common in White Plains and Westchester County, there are still many people in the area who might not work outside the home. Sometimes, this decision is based on personal choices and values. In other cases, the person might suffer a...
If you are a parent in Westchester or White Plains, New York, and you are involved in a custody dispute with your ex-spouse who lives in another country, you may be worried about the possibility of international child abduction. It is considered an international child...
Many people tend to think of child support disputes in the context of divorce cases. While it is true that child support is a common issue in any given divorce, the reality is that there are just as many, if not more, family law cases in which child support is an...
Going through the divorce or custody process in New York can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you have never been involved with the court system before. You may have heard of something called collaborative law, but not be sure exactly what it...