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Do Step-Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
Divorce is common today even among older adults, so it is not unusual for families to have various “step” relations. These relationships can be as meaningful as those of blood...
Obstacles to a Religious Divorce
Many couples choose to marry both under New York’s civil laws as well as in accordance with their religion. In the event of a divorce, this can present a problem if one party...
Updated New York Court Information for Family Law Matters During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Courts operations in New York were initially suspended on March 22, 2020 except for those matters deemed “essential.” This had a significant impact on the commencement of divorce...
6 Strategies for Effectively Settling Your Divorce Disputes
Litigating divorce can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining. While mediation can be a great option, it is not the right solution for everyone. How can spouses...
What Steps to Take If a Parent Abducts a Child
One of the most frightening things that can happen to a parent is to be faced with the abduction of a child. The fact that it was done by the other parent of the child does not...
Can You Have an Amicable Divorce?
Although our culture tends to view divorce as a fight to the finish, an amicable or uncontested divorce is possible. Divorce is often adversarial because the parties let their...