New York Family Law Blog
2 Myths and a Fact About Family Law Cases [VIDEO]
Myth #1 – Divorce Attorneys Are Really Mean
A former judge said it best when he told me that I will get further with honey than with vinegar in almost all cases. I, like any other reputable family law attorneys, am not habitually mean. We act in a professional manner to make sure that the families we serve conclude their cases with the best possible conclusions.
LESSONS FROM A FAMILY DIVORCE LAWYER
As a family divorce lawyer, people often ask me whether I’ve learned lessons about how to make marriage work. They’re asking the wrong question. The decision to get divorced is personal and one that anybody can end up making. The more important question is: If you...
“Why are they always talking about my ex’s visitation, but never about me getting custody?”
My office often gets calls where people ask (not an exact quote), “Every time I go to court, they’re always talking about my ex’s visitation, but never about me getting custody. I want a new lawyer because they never talk about what I want. They always talk about what...
Child Custody Agreement or Trial
“Why are they always talking about my ex’s visitation, but never about me getting custody?” My office often gets calls where people ask (not an exact quote), “Every time I go to court, they’re always talking about my ex’s visitation, but never about me getting...
First Divorce Attorney Meeting
How will I survive after divorce? What are child custody options? Who can I confidentially talk to about divorcing my spouse? As a divorce attorney, these are questions our clients often ask. We understand the hardship and know the emotional toll a divorce can take on...
Immigration Tips for U.S. Citizenship
Dreams of becoming a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR) are priceless. The immigration process is long and stressful, but stands the chance of being worth every minute. Individuals of foreign descent (called foreign nationals) must have a lawful...
Child Visitation-Parenting Time
While a parent’s hope is that after a custody and parenting time schedule is agreed upon, litigation is over. Unfortunately, to enforce or modify the order, going back to court is unavoidable. One parent may want to change the schedule. A parent may be frustrated...
Adoption Private Placement Guide, NY
There are many benefits of adopting a child and starting or expanding a family. This often is a great time in the lives of many, however emotions aside, there is a process that needs to take place when making decisions for the child. Here is a short guide about...
Attorney For The Child (True Stories)
There are several names of lawyers who represent minors in Family Court. Many times they are referred to as a child lawyer or a child advocate lawyer. However, under Family Court Act 241, an attorney for the child (AFC) is a court-appointed attorney who is assigned to...
Restraining Order Next Steps
There are two sides to a restraining order; either you’ve been served or you want to file a restraining order against someone. Here are a few recommendations from an experienced attorney. You want to file a restraining order. What do I do next? Restraining orders...
