April, 2011 Blog Posts

Getting Post Judgment Modifications is Never Easy

If you are considering post judgment modifications to your divorce decree, you should be warned now that it is not an easy process. Although the reasons might be clear to both you and your former ...
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Preventing Parental Alienation

Although it is not common, parental alienation can become a problem during divorce cases. Whether you are in the middle of a divorce or are watching another couple go through their own, it is ...
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War of the Brownstone in Borough Park: A $500 Wall and Millions in Legal Fees

Before the days of No Fault Divorce in New York, a warring Brooklyn couple was ordered to erect a wall in their home to divide the feuding couple, as neither of them would move out and there were ...
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Same sex divorce in New York

New York has not passed a law which allows for same sex marriage. However, pursuant to recent case law, New York does recognize a same sex marriage validly entered into in another state. Today, five ...
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Officer Cover Up Domestic Violence

The New York Police Department is already dealing with the scandal of officers fixing tickets; it now seems that the scandal is turning out to be a serious reality for the department. A secret probe ...
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Welcome to our Staten Island Divorce Blog

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Staten Island Divorce Blog .
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About Equitable Distribution and Property Division

In almost every divorce there are usually varying amounts of assets, properties, and belongings that are acquired during the course of the marriage, and must be divided between the spouses. This ...
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California Parents Owe $19.2 Billion in Delinquent Child Support

In the state of California, a whopping $19.2 billion is owed by non-custodial parents in the form of delinquent child support payments. Even though this number is large by any account, the state has ...
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Prenup

Are you considering a prenuptial agreement for your upcoming marriage? If so, it is wise to understand the advantages and disadvantages of doing so before drafting up the documents. Although ...
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9 Most Famous Divorce Case Payouts with No Prenup

Celebrity marriages are notorious for breaking down quickly and would explain why many celebrity lawyers draw up iron clad prenuptial agreements before the happy couples take their vows. Here are 9 ...
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The Different Types of Spousal Support

When you are considering spousal support , it is important to understand the different types that are available by law. The first type are fixed-term orders, wherein one spouse will pay the other ...
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Changes Made to Florida Alimony Laws

Recent changes to Florida law will have serious ramifications for those who pay and receive alimony. The changes, which complement s. 61.14, will ensure that people who pay alimony do not wind up ...
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The Struggles of Marriage

There are different dynamics to every marriage, but every relationship takes work. It’s a structural entity that consists of giving and taking and a commitment to each other that is based on trust and ...
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What Finances does a Stay at Home Wife need Prior to Filing for Divorce?

It is often we hear of the stay at home mother who is unhappy for whatever reason and plans to file for divorce . The husband may take care of finances while she tends to the home, children and school ...
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Bullying Linked to Domestic Violence in Homes

A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that both bullies and their victims are more likely to be exposed to violence at home as well. The CDC, along with the ...
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Elton John Wants to Know Paternity of His Son

Although Sir Elton John had originally decided against knowing the paternity of his son, the singer has recently changed his mind. Sir Elton and husband David Furnish both contributed sperm samples to ...
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Michigan State Police Downloading Your Private Phone Data?

Michigan Personal Injury Attorney | Michigan Social Security Attorney | Michigan Criminal Law Privacy is a major issue right now in Michigan Law. A few weeks ago, the DEA attempted to break the ...
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A Royal Prenuptial is a No Brainer

This week's Royal wedding has brought up speculation about whether the soon to be married Kate Middleton and Prince William will be signing a Prenuptial Agreement . When there is so much wealth, ...
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What your kids want you to know

Too much attention is paid during a divorce to trying to figure out the perfect parenting plan often resulting the parents forgetting what is important to their children. Instead, if parents focus on ...
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Free coparenting online software

Divorcing parents know how difficult it is to keep up with ever changing schedules, information updates, and the never ending change of plans of your children. Co-Families, a software company in ...
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