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Can I Call CPS for Parental Alienation

In New York City, where family court cases often move through the system at the pace of a crowded 4 train during rush hour, parents facing custody battles frequently ask us at Cedeño Law Group, PLLC: "Can I call CPS for parental alienation?"…

What is Parellel Parenting?

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, navigating co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be particularly challenging. At Cedeño Law Group, PLLC, we understand that not all post-divorce relationships can support traditional cooperative parenting approaches. This is where parallel parenting becomes…

Appealing A Custody Decision/Order In New York State

Oftentimes, one parent is unhappy with the trial court’s custody decision after trial. Sometimes that parent is simply dissatisfied but lacks a legal basis to appeal; other times, that parent has a justifiable legal argument that requires appellate court intervention. All custody decisions…

The Grey Divorce Rate Has Risen As The Overall Rate Has Gone Down

Many New Yorkers go into a marriage assuming that it will last forever, but for a variety of reasons, a portion of marriages end in divorce. There was a time when it seemed that once older couples reached a certain age, they tended…

Gathering Documents Relating To Assets And Debts

New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning that nearly all assets and debt acquired by either spouse during marriage will be divided equitably, or fairly, if the couple gets a divorce. To prove which assets constitute marital property and what their value…

How COVID-19 Affects Family Court

The current global pandemic known as COVID-19 has affected nearly every single aspect of society as we know it, including the New York State court system. For the past few weeks, the courts and Governor Andrew Cuomo have issued many administrative orders and…

New York Temporary Spousal Support Changes

Sometimes you will hear a story about someone paying spousal support – also called spousal maintenance or alimony – to an ex-spouse for the rest of their foreseeable future. As bizarre or unfortunate as the circumstance may seem on the surface, it is…

Tax Ramifications Of Divorce

Getting a divorce in New York causes more than just emotional complication. After all, as a married couple, the people seeking a divorce presumably shared with one another more than just their feelings. Real property, bank accounts, credit and debit cards, children, pets,…

New York’s Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders

“I am worried my spouse will withdraw money from our joint account when I tell him/her I want a divorce. Is that legal? How can I stop him/her from doing that?” Once you initiate an action for divorce and inform your spouse about…

Foreign Divorces: Expanded

It is not uncommon for married couples looking to dissolve of their marriage to seek a divorce in a country other than the United States. There are plenty of reasons why people might look elsewhere for a divorce: The husband or wife might…

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