Meeting with a Manhattan divorce attorney for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. You may be at a loss of what to say, or you may have a dozen questions you want to ask. You may be wondering what to expect during your initial consultation or what your own responsibilities are.Here are some things you should tell your…
When most people think of child support in New York, they picture men having their wages garnished for their children while the mother retains physical custody. However, this image is outdated. It doesn’t reflect the fact that now, either parent can have primary custody. Either parent can also be ordered to pay child support. Regardless of which parent has primary…
When you get divorced, you must determine how your assets will be divided, no matter what state in the U.S. you are located. However, not all states treat this process the same way. Connecticut is among the few states that adhere to a unique set of laws to allocate property when a marriage is dissolved. Here’s what to know about…
The purpose of alimony in Connecticut and New York is for both partners to be able to maintain more or less the same lifestyles as they did when married. Support is commonly used to temporarily provide for a person who requires employment training or extra schooling prior to entering the job market. The kind, length, and sum of support payments…
A primary concern in a New York divorce or child custody case involving a child younger than 21 is how each parent will be financially responsible for the child — here’s what to know about filing child support in New York. If a child’s parents are unable to reach an agreement, a family court will use a standard formula to…
Deciding to get a divorce is only the beginning of many critical choices you’ll have to make as you move through the process of dissolving your marriage. One of those is deciding whether or not to file for a divorce on your own or hire an experienced New York divorce attorney. Here’s what you should know about the risks of…
Parenting your children through a New York or Connecticut divorce is difficult at best, but it can be a lot easier with the help of a child custody lawyer in CT and NY. You and your ex need to learn how to co-parent your children together in the best interests of your kids. Here’s what you should know and how…
A frequent question is what will I be obligated to pay as child support in Connecticut? Child Support Guidelines in Connecticut The Courts use guidelines for child support in CT to determine how much you are obligated to pay in the event of a divorce or legal separation. The guideline amounts differ from state to state. It is usually based…
As we all know, COVID has changed the world. It is no different in Connecticut divorce courts. Here are a few things that may help you plan for what is ahead during these difficult times. There are no more weekly hearings on motions regarding disputed issues We used to get weekly court calendars upon submission of Motions, and we could…
Divorce in New York state can be a particularly contentious and complicated process ― especially when substantial assets are involved. The distribution and division of property during moderate and high net worth divorces can be challenging for a variety of reasons, including the fact that they often involve several types of property ― all of which must be valued using…