Child custody arrangements between parents can work well for years, but there are times when circumstances change and your ex may want to move out of state with your child. If this situation is happening to you, are you aware of your legal options? If you are looking for legal guidance to this question in […]
A child custody case is one of the most difficult and emotionally fraught experiences in a parent’s life, and this type of case can get ugly when parents cannot agree on who should be the primary caretaker of their child following a divorce. Parents will look for any evidence proving why they should be the […]
Navigating a divorce with children is never easy, and figuring out a parenting plan for custody and visitation can be one of the most difficult aspects of a divorce. While families can get into a good rhythm during the school year, summer break allows for some changes to be made to the custody and visitation […]
One of the most significant issues that is handled during a divorce is where a minor child will reside after the parents split. However, after the divorce is finalized, one parent may wish to move out of state with that child. As the non-moving parent in this situation, it is important to remember that you […]
You need to be protected on all fronts during a divorce case. Nowadays, this certainly includes a thorough digital defense. First, if you think anything on any of your devices can be used against you, then stop using the devices immediately, and copy specifically recognized user-created, uploaded or downloaded files to a removable drive. Next, […]
There are two major parts of custody in New York. I. Physical/Residential Custody: – who lives with the child on a day to day basis – who has a parenting time/visitation schedule with the child II. Legal Custody : This determines whether one or both parents have decision making authority over the major issues affecting […]
SUPPORT CALCULATIONS IN NY WHEN SOMEONE’S INCOME IS UNCLEAR There are various calculations that a New York Court will use to determine how much child and or child support will be Ordered. These calculations are pretty straightforward when the person who will be paying support has a typical job where they are issued pay-stubs and […]
Legal custody relates to who has authority to make the larger decisions in a Child’s life. These are not the day-to-day routine items, like if it is pizza or burgers for dinner. Rather, they are the big issues, such as long term medications and educational services. Legal custody is not related to who primarily lives […]
In New York, custody disputes are analyzed as to what is in the best interests of the Child. But who is to say what is best for a Child? To get at the truth of this very complex question, the Court will often appoint a Psychologist to conduct a full evaluation of the situation. This […]
Under the new Trump tax reform, the 75 year old deduction for alimony payments are out. In any divorce case that starts after 2018, the spouse paying alimony can no longer deduct it, and the spouse receiving the money no longer has to pay taxes on it. Previously, it was reversed. Example Before the Change: […]