When family changes happen, many grandparents lose contact with their grandchildren. New York state laws offer a way for grandparents to keep spending time with their grandkids through legal channels, even when parents say no. What does New York law allow? New...
A highly contested divorce can affect the mental well-being of everyone involved, including your children. The short and long-term consequences can be significant, too, sometimes leading children to suffer from poor school performance, struggle with interest in social...
Are you considering moving overseas with your child? Maybe it is for a career opportunity you do not want to miss, a chance to be closer to family or just a desire for change. No matter the reason, relocating abroad with your child as a custodial parent is not as...
Alimony, or spousal maintenance as it is called in New York, may be a part of your divorce settlement. However, your financial situation at the time you divorce is not likely to stay the same. There might come a time when you need to change the amount of your spousal...
Domestic violence affects residents of New York state from all walks of life. There is some reason to believe that the issue may not come to light among wealthier and upper middle-class couples as often because of certain social norms within those economic groups....
Navigating a divorce can often be brutal, but it does not have to be. There are options for individuals and couples looking for solutions that do not involve a lengthy courtroom battle. Enter mediation. First, let’s talk about what mediation is and how it can help...
Mediation is an increasingly popular way to resolve legal disputes, as it tends to be quicker and less expensive than going to court. It also helps keep information private and allows the parties to have control over their outcomes, rather than leaving matters up to a...
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...
Couples and individuals have many options to build their family. If they choose surrogacy, there are important items to consider adding to the agreement. Surrogacy refers to the process of a woman carrying and delivering a baby for another person or couple. Sometimes,...
Prenuptial agreements can help to create a happy marriage. They force an engaged couple to confront some difficult questions about their property and other issues, so that they go into marriage with open eyes. However, many couples resist making a prenup, feeling that...