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Serious Grounds: Cruel and Inhuman Treatment

By | Published August 14, 2012 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

In October 2010, legislation passed in New York to provide an additional ground for divorce.  Irretrievable breakdown became the New York version of a no-fault ground for divorce.  Although couples could previously divorce without declaring fault through legal separation for a year or more, the new ground enabled couples to move toward divorce with only Read More

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Top Five Reasons to Retain a Good Attorney

By | Published August 7, 2012 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: , | Leave a comment

Divorce, lawyers, legal fees—they go together, right?  In the age of the Internet, state-specific legal information is available and courts often make online forms available for those who choose to self-represent.  But is it a good idea? In over 30 years of practice, I can say the quick answer is almost certainly not.  Even couples Read More

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Does Father Know Best? Child Custody in New York

By | Published July 31, 2012 | Posted in Child Custody, Divorce | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Other than the death of a parent, there is likely no more disruptive event in the life of a child than a contentious child custody battle waged by parents unable to agree on a healthy parenting arrangement. Historically, the tender years doctrine used by courts presumed a mother, unless proved unfit, was the best caregiver Read More

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Same-Sex Divorce: Understanding the Differences

By | Published July 24, 2012 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

In 2011, New York legalized same-sex marriage.  Although all divorcing couples face similar issues of spousal and child support, child custody, and property division, there are differences to consider after a same-sex marriage. Many couples who take advantage of the new law in New York already enjoyed a long-term civil union, accumulating wealth, property, or Read More

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