Divorce

When a parent realizes that the custody agreement they signed isn’t giving them enough of a role in their child’s life, it may be time to talk to your former spouse about alternate arrangements. If your custody agreement contained language allowing you the first right of refusal for babysitting, … [Read more...] about How Can I Get More Time With My Kids Than Our Custody Agreement Allows For?

When your fiance requests a prenuptial agreement, it’s a very good idea to work with a lawyer of your own to ensure that the agreement is properly drafted and that the things that matter to you are fully included in the document. After all, prenups aren’t a one way street - they’re intended to … [Read more...] about Should I Hire My Own Lawyer If My Fiance Wants A Prenup?

Child support in New York is generally deducted automatically from an employee’s paycheck, but as the workforce changes in the 21st century, more and more people are finding that self-employment, either as a sole proprietor or an LLC, is a viable path for their careers. For some, their business … [Read more...] about How Can I Collect If My Spouse Is Self-Employed And Behind On Child Support?

Yes, spousal support, also called alimony or spousal maintenance, can be structured as a lump sum payment. How these elements are comprised is best worked out by you and your spouse in negotiations. Some ways that lump sum payments can be arranged include the higher earning spouse taking no … [Read more...] about Can I Pay Spousal Support In One Lump Sum?

While most divorces have their share of acrimony, for a spouse who is preparing to get away from an abuser, the stakes are dizzyingly high. Your safety must be your first consideration, and at Zelenitz, Shapiro & D’Agostino, your safety is always our first consideration. When you are ready … [Read more...] about How Do I Prepare To Leave An Abusive Spouse?

Yes, New York has no prohibition on divorce by pregnant women, so your wife is able to file for divorce even if she’s just found out she’s pregnant. What you need to do in this case is protect your financial future by talking to an experienced divorce attorney right away. You’ll want an … [Read more...] about Can My Wife Divorce Me If She Just Found Out She’s Pregnant?