Articles From Wisselman, Harounian & Associates P.C.

Divorce Shows Ripple Effect Amongst Social Groups

Your divorce can have unintended consequences on the marriages of your social circle, a new study seems to show.

Mother Battles To Keep Sons Away From Child Killer

The mother of two boys was shocked earlier this month when a family law court moved to allow her sons to live with their stepmother, who fatally shot her daughters twenty years ago.

Post-Divorce Legal Issues

The divorce is over, the legal issues have been decided, and you and your ex-spouse move on. You may think that ends your need for legal assistance as regards child custody, child support, or other ...

The Prenuptial Agreement: Do You Need One?

Most everyone knows that the longevity factor in today’s marriages is not very promising. Many marriages end in divorce, with statistics ranging from 30 to 50 percent. Your chances of maintaining a ...

Annulment in New York State

An annulment is a judgment by a court that retroactively invalidates a marriage. An annulment is different than a divorce, which is a court order that terminates a marriage.

Child Custody Modification in New York

In the state of New York, until the child either turns 21, or is emancipated, the court has the power and authority to modify child custody and visitation in the event a significant change in ...

New York State is an Equitable Distribution State

In the event of a divorce, there are two types of property distribution. The two types of distribution are called equitable distribution and community property.

Sole Custody Rights in New York

There are two types of custody when the custody. The first type, (physical custody) has to do with where the child lives and with which parent. The other type, (legal custody) involves the rights and ...

Prenuptial Agreements: Only for the Rich and Famous?

In a prenuptial agreement, you and your soon-to-be spouse sit down and create a written agreement concerning the financial consequences should your marriage end in divorce or a legal separation.

Mediation – A Better Way to Divorce

As saving money and time has become significantly more important in recessionary times, an increasing number of divorcing couples in this country are turning to divorce mediation as opposed to the ...

Bullying: What Actions You Can Take to Stop It

Bullying has once more come into the spotlight. Last year alone, a total of 34 children committed suicide as a direct result of bullying in the U.S.

The Responsibility of Will and Estate Planning

Successful people think in futures. They creatively use the resources they have at their disposal and plan for the future - this can and should include planning for the family’s future. Many changes ...
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