Monthly Archives: June 2026
Relocation and Long-Distance Parenting in New York
Cases involving child custody become even more dramatic when one parent wants to move away with the child. The courts in the State of New York need to consider the rationale behind the custodial parent’s desire to move, along with the effect that this might have on the custodial parent-child relationship. In this article,… Read More »
Understanding Paternity by Estoppel in New York
Issues of paternity play an essential role in the process of establishing child custody, visiting rights, and child support in the family courts of New York State. While DNA tests serve as the gold standard in proving parentage, New York family law acknowledges certain scenarios when an individual would be considered a child’s parent… Read More »
When Can Spousal Maintenance Be Modified in New York?
Spousal maintenance, once called alimony, tends to be among the most disputed items in any New York State divorce proceeding. While a maintenance order ensures that someone receives financial assistance after the breakdown of their marriage, there may be reasons for changing the maintenance order, either by reducing it or ending it altogether. These… Read More »