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Child Support Cap In High Net Worth Divorces

Child support is one of the most contested issues for any divorcing couple. Neither parent wants to pay more than the other, but both want to ensure that their child is well taken care of and provided for. When there is a great…

When DNA Doesn’t Matter: Paternity By Estoppel

Unfortunately, sometimes during family law litigation there can be a serious dispute regarding the paternity of one or more children involved in the case. Paternity can be significant because there are a number of crucial rights and obligations attached to being legally recognized…

When The Custodial Parent Wants To Move The Kids Out Of State

As our society becomes more mobile in where we choose to live and work, an issue that is becoming increasingly common during divorce and custody litigation is when one parent seeks to relocate with one or more of the parties’ children. Although many…

Divorce And Pension Funds: How To Protect Your Rights

While there are certain issues in divorce litigation that get a lot of attention such as custody, child support, and maintenance, one of the most significant issues, pension rights, is rarely discussed to the same degree. However, in New York, litigant must take…

When Your Ex Cries Poverty

One of the most common issues in divorce litigation is determining the appropriate amount of maintenance, both final and temporary. Obviously, the moneyed spouse wants to pay as little as possible, and the payee spouse wants to get as much as they can.…

Who Pays For College After A Divorce? It Depends On How You Draft

Although many parents consider child support a major part of divorce litigation and settlement, many of them forget what is often one of the greatest expenses involving children: paying for college. For New Yorkers, such an oversight can be extremely costly. How NY…

Settlement Agreements: What To Include – A Basic Overview

It’s always a great thing when two people getting divorced can reach an agreement regarding the issues in their case. This is especially true in New York City, where full litigation of all a divorce’s issues in court can take not only months,…

Mediation: What Is It And When Is It Right For You?

As many would-be and current litigants know, divorce in New York can be extremely time consuming and expensive. One alternate but increasingly popular method for resolving divorce cases is mediation, a process that, when fully embraced, can save time and costs to a…

How New York Handles A Spouse Taking Or Hiding Property

Unfortunately, as much as divorce can be an emotional conflict, many of the issues in matrimonial litigation are financially driven as well. One of the greatest concerns during the course of divorce litigation is where one or both of the parties tries to…

Consequences Of Not Paying Child Support

When the parents of a child are no longer together, the court will make determinations about the child’s care, including which parent the child lives with and the amount of support the other parent pays to help contribute to the child’s upbringing. While…

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