Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Legal Separation under New York Law
Sometimes, you’re not ready to divorce but you want space and time to yourself to help make that decision. For that reason, New York State law allows couples to legally separate from one another without divorcing. In this article, the Rockland County divorce attorneys at The Law Office of Robert S. Sunshine, P.C. will… Read More »
What is an Attorney for a Child, and Why Might One Be Appointed in New York State?
It’s important to understand that in any court hearing related to child custody, the courts will render decisions that are in the best interests of the children. While most parents believe that they are acting in the child’s best interests, the court has the final say when there is a dispute. In these cases,… Read More »
Studies Show That Men Have a Harder Time Recovering From Divorce Than Women
Divorce is stressful and difficult for all parties involved, but men seem to have a tougher time recovering from it than women do. Why? There are a lot of theories on why men struggle after being served with divorce papers. Studies have shown that men struggle with heart issues, have substance abuse issues, and… Read More »
Life-Altering ‘Money Rules’ You Must Know for Divorce
There are critical money rules hidden in your marriage contract that you should be aware of before the divorce process begins, or is even contemplated. You might assume that assets will be split 50-50 upon divorce however, this isn’t necessarily the case: In New York, marital assets are divided based on equitable distribution, which… Read More »
The Rise of Foster Parent Adoptions & Biological Parents’ Rights
We have previously described instances where a county or city intervenes and interferes with a biological parent’s rights when it comes to child custody and how this is, in some circumstances, illegal, warranting the intervention of a skilled Rockland County child custody attorney. Foster-parenting intervention is another somewhat new circumstance involving denying biological parents’… Read More »
New York Laws on Child Visitation Preferences & Emancipation
As Rockland County custody and visitation attorneys, one question that we frequently hear from clients who are divorcing with adolescent children is: Can my child refuse to visit with one of their parents, and if so, at what age do they qualify to make this choice? Obviously, at age 18, a child can decide… Read More »
Selling the Family Home Decades After the Divorce
Stress and trauma can affect our decision making, especially during major life events, such as divorce, and in these states, people can become vulnerable to being taken advantage of. This makes working with the right family attorney to look out for your interests while you are going through divorce all the more critical. You… Read More »
Discipline & Abuse in Family Law & Child Custody Matters
As Rockland County family law attorneys who assist clients with child custody matters after divorce, we frequently hear concerns from one parent about child abuse and neglect. It can be difficult for couples who have to share children and in knowing that one’s children are safe when they are with the other parent. When… Read More »
Can My Mental Illness Cost Me Custody?
As attorneys who assist parents with child custody issues every day here in New York, we regularly hear concerns from parents when it comes to one parent using the other parent’s medical history against them, including any history involving mental health treatment. While it is critical to understand that, when awarding custody and visitation,… Read More »
New Study Sheds Light on Prenups: Couples Feel Better & Stay Married Longer
A new study revealed that couples feel more connected and stay married longer after signing a prenuptial agreement (“prenups”); Specifically, the study found that almost 84 percent of respondents reported feeling more connected with their partner post-prenup completion, and indicates that working with a Rockland County prenuptial agreement attorney to ensure that the right… Read More »