Recent Posts in Custody Category
Posted on Nov 14, 2011 By Long Island Divorce Attorney
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, ...
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Posted on Sep 2, 2011 By Jay Raxenberg
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 ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
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 By Jay Raxenberg
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 By Jay Raxenberg
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 By Jay Raxenberg
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, ...
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Posted on Jul 27, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
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 16, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
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 By Jay Raxenberg
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 Jun 8, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
"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" »
Posted on Jun 2, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
With Father's Day quickly approaching, it's time to recognize and evaluate the rights of New York fathers. For some, fatherhood begins when a child is born during the marriage; for others, fatherhood ...
Continue reading "Proving Paternity: The Rights and Responsibilities Once Paternity is Established in New York" »