What are your legal options if your spouse refuses to move out? Few exes want to live together after deciding to get a separation or divorce, but logistics — and sometimes spite — may prevent your spouse leaving the home. What are your legal options if your spouse refuses to move out? Can you evict? […]

It’s common knowledge that divorce is expensive, but what really makes it so costly and what are you doing to lend a hand? Here are a few red flags that can tip you off that you might be making your own divorce cost more.  You Refuse to Compromise    Compromise is essential in a divorce. […]

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 […]

Within the last year, U.S. tax law has changed dramatically. These changes impact how taxes are paid on alimony after a divorce and who pays them. Consider how these changes affect your situation, especially if you’re thinking about having your divorce decree modified under the new laws. Your divorce settlement may require renegotiation for a […]

Timeline For A Divorce In New York One of the most common questions presented to a New York family law attorney is: How long does it take to get divorced? Unfortunately, this is a difficult question to answer because it depends on the complexity of the issues involved in your divorce, as well as the […]

New York Divorce Trials: What You Need To Know You might have already attempted to resolve things outside of court with your soon to be ex-spouse. If you are unable to do so or if you have recently received the paperwork that your spouse filed, and you are not sure how to proceed, now is […]

What You Need To Know About Self-Representation In A Divorce Contemplating filing for divorce in Brooklyn often means a thorough review of your financial situation. Having to add one more expense in the form of an experienced Brooklyn family divorce lawyer might seem overwhelming at the time that you are already dealing with enough on […]