Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) courts were originally established to improve both offender accountability and victim safety. At one time, men and women who had been abused by their spouses or [...]

Under New York law, a ‘child’ is someone who is under the age of 18, not married, and not enlisted in military service. If their parents die, fall seriously ill, or are simply unable to care for [...]

When two parties divorce in New York, the division of their property has to be agreed upon by the couple and / or determined by a judge. This process is referred to as equitable distribution. [...]

There’s an old maxim that goes along the lines of “When you marry him / her, you’re also marrying the family.” Unless they’re estranged from their relatives, you’re also saying “I do” to a whole [...]

In a divorce, a couple splits their marital property. Marital property is everything, with a few exceptions, earned during the marriage. Inheritances, for example, are not split. Many working [...]

One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to child custody cases is “What about the wishes of the child or children in question?” When the New York State family courts are called [...]