You stayed married for 15 years and your spouse never worked. You're sure the court is going to order you to pay alimony. To put it lightly, you're less than thrilled. It's not that you can't afford it. With your recent promotion at work, you're making enough to cover...
Month: January 2018
What is supervised visitation?
When New York parents end their relationship, it can be difficult for them to work out a parenting schedule. Both parents will need to follow this plan in order to ensure that each parent will be able to spend sufficient time with their kids. If they cannot come up...
What is an uncontested divorce?
It may seem strange that some New York divorces are granted the designation of uncontested. This is because when most people think about divorce, they imagine conflict, hostility and strife. These sentiments generally do not lend themselves to calm or accepted...
Third party visitation rights in New York
There are several different ways that child custody cases can be resolved in the courts of New York. Parents can share physical and legal custody of their kids, one parent may be granted sole physical custody of the kids while the parents share legal custody or one...
Custodial change may serve children’s needs in the New Year
If a New York resident takes the step to initiate legal action against another person in civil court, then it likely means that they have weighed their options and have determined that this action is the best way to protect his or her interests. Whether they wish to...
Child custody modifications may serve your child’s best interests
Often when New York parents end their relationships they have concerns over how their children will transition into their new lives. The parents may wish to eliminate as many changes as possible to their kids' schedules and keep life as normal as possible for the...