A common question my clients ask me is can a court force the sale of the marital residence prior to divorce? Dividing real property in a divorce can be complicated, especially when it is not clear if the property is …
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Disqualification or Recusal of a Judge, Referee, or Support Magistrate
Are you thinking about a Disqualification or Recusal of a Judge, Referee, or Support Magistrate in your divorce case? Judicial impartiality is a significant element of justice. Judges should decide legal disputes free of any personal bias or prejudice. As a …
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Spousal Maintenance f/k/a Alimony
Spousal maintenance f/k/a alimony is a payment from one spouse to another spouse. Maintenance is intended to assist a spouse who did not work during the marriage. In addition, it’s for spouses who earn much less than the other spouse …
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Child Custody Determination Laws
Child Custody Determination Laws govern all custody proceedings in New York, the main concern for the court in awarding custody is the “best interest of the child.” In addition, the courts must consider a myriad of factors including the stability of …
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Finding Common Ground – Contracts, Divorce, & Family Law
WLINY: Finding Common Ground: Contracts, Divorce, & Family Law: Host Phillip Jusino dives into contracts in this episode and breaks down the legal complexities of this somewhat underappreciated topic.
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