Monthly Archives: February 2024
Types of Alimony in New York State
Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a type of payment made by one spouse to another after a divorce has been finalized. In New York, alimony payments made during a divorce are called spousal support, while payments that are made after the divorce has been finalized are known as spousal maintenance…. Read More »
Should I Retain My Own Lawyer If My Divorce is Mediated?
The answer to this question depends entirely on the complexity of your divorce, the sorts of issues that need to be hammered out in mediation, and whether or not you are comfortable in a scenario where you will not be getting any legal advice. It’s important to understand that a divorce mediator cannot offer… Read More »
Mother Deprived Custody of Her Child on the Basis of Refusing to Vaccinate for COVID-19
While the COVID-19 quarantine is safely in our rearview mirror, issues related to COVID-19 still persist. In one custody hearing filed in the state of New York, two parents differed on whether or not to vaccinate their children. The father, who was vaccinated, advocated that his children should be vaccinated against the virus. The… Read More »
Understanding Child Custody Rules in New York State
Of all the issues surrounding a divorce, child custody and visitation is the most emotionally charged. Arming yourself with knowledge of how New York State courts make decisions concerning child custody can help better prepare you for the process. Whether you mediate your divorce or the matter goes before a judge to decide, you… Read More »