Separation Agreements
Separation Agreements need to be artfully drafted. Each sentence should be carefully selected. There are certain errors or omissions that can be fatal to the document’s survival. It is highly...
View ArticleChild Custody Disputes: Primary Caretaker as a factor
Primary Caretaker as a Factor in Child Custody Disputes. Often, when contemplating a child custody dispute, a parent may expect to be awarded custody of a child simply because that parent has spent...
View ArticleDivorce and Carrying Costs
What are “Carrying Costs” in Divorce Cases? In the context of divorce, the term “carrying cost” refers to the expense of maintaining marital property, such as real estate, until the property is...
View ArticleChild Custody and Sexual Orientation
Although Same-Sex partnerships have finally gained approval by the New York State Legislature, unique family law and child custody issues still arise in this context. The first sentence of Section 110...
View ArticleModification of a Custody Agreement
There are many misconceptions regarding whether or not custodial agreements can be modified. The fact of the matter is that a custody agreement is not that much different than other agreements or...
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