David Shapiro

If your former spouse is in the habit of discouraging your child from attending visitation, or encouraging your child to misbehave or treat you badly during visitation, you may well need help from a Family Court judge to straighten out the situation. The custody agreement you both signed … [Read more...] about What Do I Do When My Ex-Spouse Seems To Discourage My Child From Visiting?

If you lived far away from your child, your custody agreement may not have included a Right of First Refusal. With a Right of First Refusal clause, your former spouse agrees to ask you first in situations where they would otherwise hire a babysitter. If your current parenting arrangement is … [Read more...] about I’ve Moved Closer To My Ex-Spouse And Am Taking Care Of Our Child More. Do I Need To Modify My Custody Agreement?

If you are leaving an abusive marriage, protecting yourself and your children is paramount. To that end, our attorneys can work with you to petition the court for orders of protection at the outset of the action, getting your spouse out of your home right away. We can help you collect … [Read more...] about How Do I Protect My Children From My Spouse’s Abuse During A Divorce

Collaborative Divorce differs from traditional divorce in a number of significant ways. First and foremost, it is explicitly designed to avoid litigation, which can save couples tens of thousands of dollars in costs. Second, rather than relying on a team of attorneys to file motions, examine … [Read more...] about How Does A Collaborative Divorce Differ From A Regular Divorce?

These days, many couples realize that while their marriage is ending, that doesn’t mean they need to go to war with one another. Through processes like Collaborative Divorce, you and your spouse can retain control of the process, rather than letting a judge make decisions about your family. … [Read more...] about What Are Our Options If We Don’t Want To Go To Court?