Divorcing isn’t ideal, especially when you have a special needs child. However, sometimes it’s truly the best course of action for all parties involved. Here’s what goes into making custody and support decisions when a child has unique needs.    Determining the Capacity of Each Parent to Care for a Special Needs Child    Custody […]

Alimony isn’t designed to be paid forever, even in cases of “permanent” alimony. Over time, the lesser earning spouse should gain the ability to provide for themselves and should no longer need alimony. However, you can’t simply stop making payments. Here’s what you should know about when you can (legally) reduce or eliminate your spousal […]

Is it better to get a legal separation before getting a divorce? Or will you benefit more from just going through with a divorce and getting it over with? Here’s what you should know about legal separation, how it compares to divorce in New York, and how to get help navigating the dissolution of your […]

Divorce And Forensic Accounting If you’re considering a divorce, or are already going through the process, you likely have a lot of questions. In most cases, divorce boils down to two key components: children and money. We’re going to take a look at the latter and explore one financial concept that you may or may […]

Paternity tests can be a touchy subject. When the biological father of a child is unknown, there are many situations where establishing that information is beneficial to the family. Family court cases often require paternity to be established as well. Are home paternity tests admissible in court and if not, what tests are?  What Needs […]