Troubled Spouses and Child Custody
Brian PerskinMarch 24, 2016After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law
Issues surrounding child custody and visitation during contested divorce battles are a major concern for the court. ...
Modifying an Order of Child Support
Brian PerskinMarch 17, 2016After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Court Case, Court System, Family Law, Paternity
Child support is an integral component of divorce and custody disputes, and is typically awarded to the parent who is granted residential or primary custody of a child or children. ...
Preparing for a Divorce Trial
While most divorce cases are settled outside of the court room, highly contested actions often proceed to trial. ...
Celebrating with Divorce Parties
Once an outrageous concept, divorce parties are growing in popularity as the stigma associated with ending a marriage disappears. ...
Building a Winning Divorce Strategy
Brian PerskinFebruary 29, 2016Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Divorce, Divorce Lawyer, Divorce News, Divorce Strategy
Unfortunately, contested divorce cases can be compared to war, with ex-spouses battling it out in the courtroom for child custody, financial support, and the distribution of assets. ...
Grounds for Divorce in New York
In 2010, New York became a “no-fault” divorce state. ...
Annulments, Divorce, and Legal Separation
Brian PerskinFebruary 11, 2016Annulment, Court Case, Divorce, Divorce Grounds, Divorce Strategy, Spousal Support
New Yorkers looking to part ways with their spouse have three options: an annulment, divorce, or legal separation. ...
Extending Orders of Protection
Brian PerskinFebruary 4, 2016After Divorce, Court Case, Court System, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection
An Order of Protection is a legally binding court order that acts as a tool to prevent harassment, abuse, stalking, or other violent and threatening behavior to occur between two or more people. ...
Divorce’s Impact on Health Insurance
Divorce can have an impact on many aspects of your life, including your health insurance coverage. ...
Alternative Co-Parenting Strategies
Brian PerskinJanuary 21, 2016After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Co-Parenting, Divorce Strategy, Family Law, Father's Rights
Our society is shifting to one that places a high value on the benefits of co-parenting, and non-traditional custody agreements and parenting plans reflect that. ...
What Kind of Divorce is Right for You?
Brian PerskinJanuary 13, 2016Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Court Case, Court System, Divorce, Divorce Grounds, Divorce Lawyer, Family Law, Spousal Support
You’ve weighed your options, waited till after the holiday season has passed, and are finally ready to file for divorce. ...
Gearing Up for Divorce Month
Brian PerskinDecember 30, 2015Court Case, Divorce, Divorce News, Divorce Statistic, Divorce Strategy, Equitable Distribution, High Net Worth Divorce, Spousal Support, Taxes
The beginning of a new year is marked with resolutions, promises made to oneself to better themselves in one way or another, such as joining a gym or changing careers. ...
Divorce Can Be a Good Thing!
Divorce is tough. It can be an emotionally trying time, full of sadness, anger, or resentment. ...
Parental Alienation in Custody Disputes
Brian PerskinDecember 10, 2015Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Parental Alienation
Divorce can be a trying time. ...
Holiday Co-Parenting Strategies
Brian PerskinNovember 24, 2015After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Family Law, Father's Rights, Women's Rights
Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season this Thursday. ...
Relocation with Children after Divorce
Brian PerskinNovember 19, 2015After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Family Law, Father's Rights, Parental Alienation, Post Judgment Motions, Relocation, Women's Rights
Divorce cases can become exponentially more difficult if children are involved, since there are issues surrounding child custody, visitation, and support that must be addressed. ...
Infidelity and Divorce in NYC
Infidelity is often cited as the reason why a marriage ends in divorce, as the trust between spouses is no longer present. ...
Telling Your Children About Divorce
Brian PerskinOctober 27, 2015Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Divorce Strategy, Family Law, Father's Rights, Women's Rights
After much deliberation, you and your spouse have decided to proceed with divorce. ...
How is Child Custody Determined in New York?
Brian PerskinOctober 15, 2015Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Father's Rights, Parental Alienation, Relocation, Women's Rights
Agreeing on a child custody plan is one of the hardest components of divorce. ...
New Spousal Maintenance Laws Coming into Effect This Month
After years of effort from lawmakers and advocates, the state of New York has finally passed comprehensive maintenance (or alimony) reform. ...
Brian D. Perskin & Associates Now Offers Saturday Consultations!
Brian PerskinOctober 9, 2015Annulment, Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce Lawyer, Divorce News, Family Law
Great news! In response to a growing demand, the family law firm of Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C. now offers Saturday consultations! ...
Ignoring the Peanut Gallery during Divorce
Brian PerskinOctober 8, 2015Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Court Case, Divorce, Divorce Strategy, Family Law, Spousal Support
Divorce can be a tumultuous and life-altering experience. ...
An Introduction to Child Custody in New York
Brian PerskinSeptember 30, 2015After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Family Law, Father's Rights, Women's Rights
Trying to navigate a New York City Family Court while pursuing a child custody case can be daunting, especially for parties who have no prior experience with this type of legal matter. ...
Domestic Abuse Can Determine Child Custody
Brian PerskinSeptember 24, 2015Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Co-Parenting, Court System, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Father's Rights
Domestic violence is a very serious matter that can play a pivotal role in divorce and child custody proceedings in New York State. ...
Grey Divorce: The Next Big Baby Boomer Trend?
Brian PerskinSeptember 17, 2015Court System, Divorce, Divorce Grounds, Divorce News, Divorce Statistic, Equitable Distribution, High Net Worth Divorce, Spousal Support, Taxes
Baby boomers have been at the forefront of many social, economic, and cultural movements throughout the past few decades. ...
Pope Francis Announces New, Streamlined Annulments for Catholics
For some people, divorce isn\'t just an emotional and financial hardship, it\'s a spiritual one. ...
Infographic Helps Parents Visualize the Effect of Divorce on Kids
Brian PerskinSeptember 8, 2015After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Divorce News, Divorce Strategy, Family Law
Did you know that there is an average of 6 to 7 divorces per 1,000 people in New York State? ...
Co-Parenting Goes High-Tech
Brian PerskinSeptember 2, 2015After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Co-Parenting, Divorce News, Divorce Strategy, Family Law, Father's Rights, Spousal Support
Technology plays an ever-expanding role in our lives, especially in our communication and relationships. ...
Effective Co-Parenting for Families of Divorce
Brian PerskinAugust 27, 2015After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Co-Parenting, Divorce Strategy, Family Law, Father's Rights, Parental Alienation, Women's Rights
Parents who are in the beginning stages of ending their relationship should strive to have an amicable, child centered divorce. ...
Back to School Season and Divorced Families
Brian PerskinAugust 14, 2015After Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support & Custody, Child Welfare, Co-Parenting, Family Law, Father's Rights
Back to school season can be challenging for parents whose children are still in full time summer mode. ...