Sharing parental rights and responsibilities is commonplace. When parents divorce or break up with one another, they generally have to share parenting time and decision-making authority. Occasionally, one parent can make decisions that may have negative implications...
Family Law
What you can and cannot include in a New York prenuptial agreement
While it might not sound romantic, many couples choose to sign a prenuptial agreement before saying, "I do." This legal document, commonly known as a "prenup," helps couples plan how they'll handle their finances and assets during their marriage and if they ever...
What should be included in your co-parenting plan?
Navigating co-parenting after a separation can feel like charting unknown waters. A co-parenting plan is your map for this journey. It adds to your custody arrangement by setting clear rules for daily parenting tasks, such as school pick-ups or sharing health updates....
Can a mother refuse to acknowledge a New York father’s paternity?
Marital status has an impact on a father's rights, but not to the degree that many men assume. Unmarried fathers often worry that their relationships with their children are completely dependent on their relationship with the child's mother. They think she can deny...
Custodial parents should not feel alone
Being a custodial parent, or the primary caregiver, is more common than many people realize. Many parents find themselves in this position due to various reasons, such as divorce, separation or the loss of a partner. Custodial parents need to know that they are not...
When can parents modify a New York custody order?
The terms outlined in a New York custody order have a profound impact on the family subject to the order. A custody order likely includes a specific breakdown of parenting time and decision-making responsibility for the adults. The terms of the custody order influence...
Can parental alienation affect child custody?
When you decided to divorce your spouse, you may have never wanted to see or speak with them again. Because the two of you share children, cutting your ex-spouse out of your life is not entirely possible. After all, for the benefit of your children, you must make...
When does child support end for New York families?
When parents of minor children separate, they still have mutual legal and financial obligations to their shared children. Divorced and separated parents in New York typically share parenting time and responsibility for their children. Often, that responsibility takes...
3 factors that influence custody cases in New York
The divorce process is often riddled with obstacles and challenges. But, the entire process can be specifically difficult when children are involved. This added area of concern can cause divorcing parents to stress over how the courts will divide custody time. The...
What should be included in our prenuptial agreement?
Becoming engaged and deciding to get married is one of the most joyous moments in a person’s life. But, completely intermingling your life with someone else can be somewhat nerve-wracking, especially if you own high-value and complex assets. Fortunately, engaged...