No Fault Divorce is Moving Forward
New York State has moved closer to enacting the no fault divorce law by overcoming the hurdle of passing in the Senate.
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Evidence is Everything in Mental Illness Case
A mother who had been charged with being mentally ill (as defined in Social Services Law §384-b) has, through her counsel, argued that an expert medical report made by a physician from the opposition should be stricken, as it relies on inadmissible evidence.
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Irreconcilable Differences Nearing Reconciliation in New York
For the past twenty-five years, New York has been the only state in the country without a no-fault–irreconcilable differences–divorce.
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Is Virtual Visitation an Option?
The issue of virtual visitation has entered the realm of custody rights and may have an effect on visitation arrangements.
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A New Concept of Relocation
IN THE BELOW DECISION IN NEW YORK COUNTY FAMILY COURT, JUDGE LORI S. SATTLER DECIDED IN A POST-DIVORCE HEARING THAT A SHORT MOVE FROM MANHATTAN TO SCARSDALE WAS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF A CHILD.
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The Evolution of Custody
The concept of custody is unsettled in New York family law.
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Battles Abroad and at Home
When a member of our Armed Forces is deployed overseas it creates a heavy burden both for the particular soldier, sailor, airman or marine, and for those they care for.
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Enhanced Earnings, Enhanced Confusion
Sorry for the delay in between posts, I will be updating this blog more consistently in the future.
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New York Child Custody: What You Should Know
In child custody and visitation cases there are several factors the courts will use to determine what is in “the best interests of the child”.
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What is the Proper Valuation Date?
The Court of Appeals recently ruled that the proper valuation date for all marital property is the date the summons for divorce is filed.
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