The Upstate New York Divorce Law Blog
Separation of Siblings in New York Custody Cases
Every now and then a custody case comes along where a parent proposes to separate siblings. The reasons that I have heard put forth for such an idea invariably are lame and have more [Read More]
Custody Determinations with Special Needs Children in New York
Custody cases in general are among the more difficult domestic relations cases. Custody cases that involve children with special needs are even more challenging for parents and attorneys. Courts have recognized the "unique challenges" [Read More]
Temporary Maintenance Cannot Be Paid in Eggs, Produce and Vegetables
New York adopted temporary maintenance guidelines in 2010. Since their introduction these guidelines have been the source of a significant amount of litigation. The statute contains a formula for the calculation of the presumptive [Read More]
Separate Property in New York
In New York marital property is subject to equitable distribution in a divorce action. So it is important to know exactly what marital property is. It also is important to understand this concept before [Read More]
Annulment in New York
An annulment is a legal action that determines that the marriage is not legally valid. A divorce terminates a valid marriage. You do not hear of many marriages being annulled in New York and [Read More]
The Relevance of Adultery in Custody Cases
In our age where the moral stigma of divorce is almost gone, there is still a certain stigma to adultery. Although people who have affairs no longer are branded with a scarlet letter, most [Read More]