Parents who live in New York will discover that child custody agreements take place under the state laws. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act is often used to assist with child custody agreements in the state and if there is another state involved. There are arrangements for grandparents…
When a relationship ends, it’s common for grandparents and other relatives to fear how the split will affect their time with the child. Divorce, separation, or the death of a parent can be life-changing and may affect the relationship of a child with grandparents and other family members, especially when…
When parents can’t come to a custody arrangement, the New York Family Courts decide on custody and visitation. One tool the courts use in child custody cases is forensics, which is a term for reports put together by the court’s psychological professionals. These psychological professionals meet with family members multiple…
As is the case with most states in the United States, New York utilizes what is known as the equitable distribution of property standard when it comes to assets and debts in divorce cases. Property and debt issues in divorce proceedings can prove to be contentious. Understanding that reality, you…