Monthly Archives: August 2023
Disabled Parents, the Best Interest Standard & Custody Rights
The best interest of the child standard involves judges weighing a number of factors in deciding on what the best custody arrangement is for the child. In New York, two of those factors include “the child’s health and safety” as well as “mental and physical health of the parents.” This standard is arguably subjective,… Read More »
Parents of Children Killed in NY Family Court Disputes Urge Reforms
We’ve previously discussed the issue of risk of violence against children during and after divorce – an issue that sometimes leads one parent to stay with an abuser for longer than they should, out of fear for their children. The issue has reached such a level of seriousness here in New York that parents… Read More »
Important Considerations In A “Gray” Divorce
Getting divorced in your 50s, 60s, or beyond is sometimes referred to as a “gray divorce.” Many couples now find themselves separating and divorcing after decades of marriage; in some cases, once their children have left home. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, the divorce rate for U.S. adults age 50 and… Read More »
The Importance of Mental Health Professionals in the Divorce Process
Divorce can take an emotional toll on clients, and, just as forensic accountants can be important in a number of cases, mental health considerations should be part of a comprehensive strategy to address any underlying issues as well as any stress and concern for those involved and family members. As a result, in a… Read More »
Who Gets To Keep The Family Pet In Divorce?
In divorce, who gets to keep the family pet is a question we as Rockland County divorce attorneys are frequently asked. There is no question that for a number of American families, the family pet is a member of the family. In the eyes of the law, pets are still considered to be personal… Read More »