In New York courts have been closed since March 17th, except for specific emergencies. When the closure first was announced, our initial thought was that this is going to wreak havoc on custody arrangements. For some, this emergency has brought
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When people think about abusive relationships and domestic abuse, often their first thoughts are of physical violence. But some abusers never raise a hand to their spouses. Emotional, verbal and financial abuse can be more subtle and hard to identify
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Some of the highest stakes we see have to do with cases involving international child abduction. International child abduction is the term we use when one parent moves with the children out of the country without the other parent’s consent
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One of the first questions we often are asked at a divorce consultation is “what happens to the ring?” If you are married, the engagement ring probably was one of the biggest gifts you had ever bought (or received) when you got engaged. It’s not surprising that people often wonder if it is up for grabs when you divorce. Here are our tips to help you figure out who gets to keep the ring.
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Technology is an ever-present part of our lives, so it should come as no surprise that many of our clients encounter issues with the use (or misuse) of technology during their divorce. Here are some of the most common digital issues we encounter and our tips on how to handle them.
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When trying to work with a divorce lawyer, being organized is key. When new clients call to set up the first meeting, the most common question we are asked is what to bring to the initial consultation. Here is a list of items we find most helpful for you to bring along to your divorce consultation
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It can be difficult to get through the holiday season as divorcing or separating parents. Fighting over holiday time or coping with the fact that you will no longer be celebrating holidays in the same way can bring up feelings of anger and sadness. We know it’s not easy, but here are our tips to make this season a little brighter.
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Is divorce mediation right for you? Here are our answers to frequently asked questions about mediation.
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One of the things we hear most as divorce lawyers is “my friend got X, why can’t I?” or some variation on that theme. It is normal to talk to friends and family when you are divorcing, and speaking to those who have gotten divorced already can bring the most comfort. But just because someone you know had a certain experience does not mean your divorce will go the same way.
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