New York Family Law Blog

Grandparents: What Are Their Rights In New York?

Oct 23, 2014 |

For many of us, family goes beyond our parents, siblings, and children. It extends to aunts, uncles, cousins, and, significantly, grandparents. There is no question that grandparents often play an extremely important role in the happiness and development of their grandchildren. They provide…

Terminating Child Support: What Is An “emancipating Event?”

On Behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC

Oct 13, 2014 |

Child Support

Although many issues are addressed during divorce litigation, there are often questions that come up after an agreement has been reached. One of the most common issues is when a parent no longer has to pay child support. Typically, a parent ceases to…

Not All Battles Are Fought In The Courtroom

On Behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC

Oct 08, 2014 |

Divorce

Since the beginning of divorce in society, there have always been those seeking to keep the entire process as private as possible. Similarly, there are just as many parties who want the world to know everything, from the distribution of assets to custody…

Virtual Visitation: Parenting Time Online

On Behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC

Sep 29, 2014 |

Child Custody And Visitation

Although parents often bemoan their children’s near-obsession with the latest technology, the younger generation’s fixation might be extremely useful for the parent that doesn’t have primary custody during a separation or divorce. Due to the prevalence and convenience of technology such as video…

Service Of Process: The New Kind Of Facebook Notification

On Behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC

Sep 24, 2014 |

Divorce

New York litigants in Family Court may want to keep a cautious eye on their Facebook notifications from here on out. As of September 12, 2014, Facebook Messenger is the latest way in which a party may be served with court documents. On…