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 concept of custody is unsettled in New York family law.
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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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Sorry for the delay in between posts, I will be updating this blog more consistently in the future.
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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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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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In my experience New York Divorce lawyers who offer free consultations are doing this to have a chance to sell their services.
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PRUDENTI, P.J.When an action for a divorce in New York is commenced, it is often the case that most of the marital assets available for the payment of legal fees are possessed or controlled by one of the spouses, usually the husband.
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Many clients ask me, “is it legal to video or audio tape my child with the other parent?”
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A question that I am sometimes asked is: Can I enter into a prenuptial agreement after I get married?
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