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What Happens at a Forensic Custody Evaluation in NYC?
A forensic custody evaluation in New York is a court-ordered mental health assessment. It helps a judge decide which custody arrangement is best for the child. Most parents hear those words during a contested custody fight. It feels invasive. Someone is going to…
Can I File for Full Custody of My Child in NYC?
Yes, you can file for full custody of your child in NYC. Any parent with legal standing can petition for full custody in Family Court or through a Supreme Court divorce action. Getting the court to actually award it is the harder question,…
How to Get Divorce Papers in NYC
Getting divorce papers in NYC starts with one of two places: the New York State Unified Court System website, where you can download every form for free, or the Supreme Court clerk's office in the borough where you plan to file. Both sources…
What Is Shared Custody of a Child in NYC?
Shared custody in NYC means both parents have meaningful, ongoing involvement in raising their child after a separation or divorce. It can apply to legal custody, physical custody, or both, and the specifics look different in every case. Most parents hear "shared custody"…
Can I File for an Annulment Without a Lawyer in New York?
Yes, you can file for an annulment without a lawyer in New York. The courts allow it. But annulment is one of the hardest family law cases to win on your own, and filing without help is a real risk most people don't…
What Happens to Stock Options in a New York Divorce?
Stock options can be worth a lot of money. They can also be surprisingly easy to lose track of in a divorce if neither side knows how to handle them. If you or your spouse has stock options, restricted stock units, or other…
Does My Spouse Get Half My Inheritance in a New York Divorce?
No. In most cases, your spouse is not entitled to your inheritance in a New York divorce. But "most cases" is doing a lot of work in that sentence, and the exceptions are where people get hurt. Inheritance feels personal. It came from…
What If My Spouse Empties Our Bank Account Before Filing Divorce?
It happens more often than most people expect. One spouse sees the marriage ending, moves fast, and clears out a joint bank account before the other person even knows a divorce is coming. If that just happened to you, or if you're worried…
Are Divorce Records Public in NYC?
Yes, divorce records in New York are generally public, but access depends on when and where the divorce was filed and what type of record you're looking for. Some documents are sealed by default, and others require a court order to access. Most…
Can I Get Alimony If I Was a Stay-at-Home Parent?
Yes. Being a stay-at-home parent in New York doesn't disqualify you from spousal maintenance — it's actually one of the strongest cases for it. If you left the workforce to raise children while your spouse built a career, New York courts are designed…
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