The Upstate New York Divorce Law Blog
You Get What You Pay For
I am a big fan of the Dos Equis commercials and the “Most Interesting Man in the World.” And although I do not drink beer, if I did it might be Dos Equis. Among [Read More]
Find My Phone
Apple's iPhones are sold on prolific numbers and marketed upon their many features that are meant to make our lives easier or just amuse us. One iPhone feature, which is not pitched as a [Read More]
Being Laid Off and Out of Work is Not Enough to Get Your Child Support Reduced
As the recession drags on and the employment picture continues to be dim, there is a sad pattern that is playing out before the Support Magistrates in New York State. Many unemployed parents who [Read More]
Temporary Orders
Temporary orders are tests. You may not think as a temporary order as a test, but they are. Depending on what the judge directs, a temporary order may be a way for the Court [Read More]
Communicating While Divorcing: The benefits of using email
Parties who are divorcing often can benefit by using email. Since most people have their email on their cell phone, and no longer have to rely on email on their computer, email allows parties [Read More]
Imputing Income Based Upon Prior Employment And Earning Capacity
Under New York law, when determining child support a court is not bound by a party’s representation of their earnings and their income. Although the best indicator of a party's earnings usually is their [Read More]