Long Island Family Law Blog
Posted on Mar 21, 2013
No one ever enters into a marriage with the expectation that it will end. Circumstances can arise, however, which makes it impossible for the couple to stay together. You never know what life will ...
Continue reading "Is an Annulment an Option?" »
Posted on Feb 25, 2013
Do you have questions about a paternity case in New York? In child custody and child support cases, the issue of paternity could come into question. If the parents were married at the time of the ...
Continue reading "Family Law Cases: Paternity" »
Posted on Sep 17, 2012
One of the most difficult yet important issues to resolve in a divorce case is that of child custody. Child custody is simply the responsibility of and care for a child. This could be a parent, a ...
Continue reading "Understanding Child Custody in New York" »
Posted on Nov 14, 2011
Perhaps one of the most heartbreaking aspects of a divorce is that of child custody. Children often do not fully understand the situation and it can be difficult to explain it to them. Not only that, ...
Continue reading "Can Movies Help Children Going Through A Divorce?" »
Posted on Nov 8, 2011
According to a new study released by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research, U.S. women with the least education have the lowest rate of first divorce. Furthermore, U.S. women with the ...
Continue reading "Shocking Divorce Statistics Discovered By National Center For Family And Marriage" »
Posted on Sep 2, 2011
Despite popular belief, discrediting the parenting skills of an estranged spouse does not necessarily prove that the complaining party is the more fit parent in regards to receiving sole custody of a ...
Continue reading "Discrediting Parenting Skills" »
Posted on Jul 22, 2011
On July 24 th, 2011, the first day that New York's same-sex marriage law goes into effect, each of the City Clerk's five borough offices will conduct a public lottery, allowing a total of 764 ...
Continue reading "Marriage Equality Legislation May Protect Your Equal Rights, But Does It Protect Your Assets?" »
Posted on Apr 11, 2011
A J.D., M.B.A, M.D., Ph.D, C.P.A, or L.L.M degree look great on your resume. But, are they good for your divorce ? In New York, licenses obtained during the marriage are subject to equitable ...
Continue reading "How the Letters After Your Name Affect Your Divorce: Enhanced Earning Capacity in New York" »
Posted on Oct 19, 2010
On October 12, 2010, New York's no fault divorce law became effective. In addition to the "fault grounds" (i.e. adultery, abandonment, constructive abandonment or cruel and inhumane treatment) couples ...
Continue reading "Hot Off the Press: New Legislation in New York for Maintenance, Counsel Fees and Child Support" »
Posted on Oct 14, 2010
We've heard the stories of celebrity children emancipating from their parents in order to take control of the money they are making: Actress, Drew Barrymore; Olympic gymnast, Dominque Moceanu; and ...
Continue reading "Constructive Emancipation in New York Families" »
Posted on Sep 2, 2010
Have you, as the non-custodial parent, ever felt like your spouse is alienating you from your children? That your child no longer wants to visit with you for no apparent reason? Or that your child has ...
Continue reading "Parental Alienation on Planet Earth: How Courts are Protecting the Alienated Parent" »
Posted on Aug 26, 2010
The ABA recently published an interesting article regarding a local Suffolk County matrimonial action. The case, Baker v. Baker, involved an ex-wife who was looking to relocate to Florida with the ...
Continue reading "Virtual Visitation: Judge Orders Skype Visits To Allow Mom To Move With Children" »
Posted on Aug 16, 2010
On Sunday, August 15, 2010, Governor Paterson signed a bill making New York the last state to allow no fault divorce. This means that instead of accusing your spouse of committing adultery, ...
Continue reading "New York Passes No Fault Divorce Bill" »
Posted on Aug 3, 2010
When you are married there are many assets you and your spouse accumulate that may need to be evaluated in order to equitably divide the property during divorce. Of interesting importance is the ...
Continue reading "Mind Your Own Business: How to Split Your Business in a New York Divorce" »
Posted on Jul 27, 2010
After a divorce it is not uncommon for the custodial parent to relocate to another city or state with the child. There are many reasons custodial parents move: to be closer to family, to obtain better ...
Continue reading "What to Prove When You Want to Move" »
Posted on Jul 21, 2010
The Wall Street Journal recently posted an article about the increasingly popular prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement is a written contract entered into before marriage, or during marriage in ...
Continue reading "Will You Marry Me...and Sign By the X?" »
Posted on Jul 16, 2010
We all know the fairytale of Cinderella - the evil stepmother, two mean stepsisters, and the fairy god mother who saves the night. Let's focus on the evil stepmother. Unfortunately for Cinderella, her ...
Continue reading "Behind the Scenes of Cinderella: The Legal Rights and Obligations of Lady Tremaine" »
Posted on Jul 12, 2010
Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn and Friendster are just a few of the many social networking websites that Americans - both young and old - are using. Some use these sites to keep in touch, meet ...
Continue reading "You, Your Spouse, and Facebook - Friends, Enemies, or Frienemies?" »
Posted on Jul 2, 2010
Here is your daily update on New York's progress with establishing no-fault divorce : The bill has passed the Assembly. Now, New York must wait for Governor David Paterson to sign the bill. If he does ...
Continue reading "My Fault? Your Fault? No Fault! Part 3" »
Posted on Jul 1, 2010
On June 17, 2010 I posted a blog regarding New York's potential switch to no fault divorce. Recently, Newsday published an updated article on the topic suggesting that New York is moving closer to ...
Continue reading "My Fault? Your Fault? No Fault! Part 2" »
Posted on Jun 29, 2010
On Sunday, June 27, 2010, thousands marched down Fifth Avenue in New York City for the annual gay pride parade. The gay community has seen a number of ups and downs with respect to their rights in New ...
Continue reading "Pride and Prejudice: Legal Rights of Same-Sex Couples in New York Matrimonial Proceedings" »
Posted on Jun 25, 2010
Beyonce's lyrics in her famous song, "Single Ladies" states, "if you like it then you should have put a ring on it." But what if you did put a ring on it and later changed your mind... Those of you ...
Continue reading "Going to the Chapel and We're Gonna Get Married...or Maybe Not" »
Posted on Jun 17, 2010
An interesting article was published in the New York Times on June 15, 2010. Currently, in order to obtain a divorce in New York the parties must allege a fault ground (constructive abandonment, ...
Continue reading "My Fault? Your Fault? No Fault! " »
Posted on Jun 17, 2010
Domestic violence is a serious issue that is often overlooked and underreported. Victims of domestic violence have rights, and the Law Offices of Jay D. Raxenberg can help you obtain protection. Here ...
Continue reading "Safety First Avoids the Worst: Domestic Violence & Orders of Protection in New York" »
Posted on Jun 8, 2010
"What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies." ...
Continue reading "To Grandmother's House We Go!: Grandparent Visitation Rights in New York" »