Buffalo Family Law Blog
How does spousal maintenance work in New York?
New York uses the term spousal maintenance to describe payments from one former spouse to the other after divorce. In 2015, the state established a formula to calculate the amount and duration of these payments. Either spouse can ask for maintenance payments during...
Dealing with custody issues as an older adult
If you are facing custody concerns, our law office knows how difficult this is. However, if you are an older adult, you likely have additional challenges to work through when it comes to child custody. From dealing with a hostile ex to handling personal health issues,...
What do you know about handling a contentious divorce?
You want nothing more than to divorce your spouse as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, your husband or wife wants to fight you at every turn, interfering with the divorce and draining your mental reserves via any means necessary. What should you do? Psychology Today...
Best options for parenting after a contentious divorce
A contentious divorce creates many challenges, and child custody often complicates matters. Spouses who failed to agree on marital affairs may create more conflict when deciding on the nuts and bolts of custody. What options or techniques serve the best interests of...
During divorce, be careful what you post online
From sharing photos with friends and family on Facebook to networking with colleagues on LinkedIn, like many Americans, you may find yourself increasingly relying on social media platforms to connect and communicate. The Pew Research Center reports that roughly 69% of...
Unemployment and child support: What should you know?
A harsh economic climate can mean that even the most experienced and qualified individuals may lose their job. Being unemployed is difficult enough, but it can be even more overwhelming if you have a child support obligation. If you have recently found yourself...
Mental illness can have an impact on child custody decisions
Courts will determine the outcome of custody battles based on the best interests of the child. Custody outcomes include two different custody types: physical and legal custody. The parent with whom the child normally resides is the parent who has physical custody. The...
What is the purpose of a child custody evaluation?
Divorce is a mentally grueling process, one that becomes more complex when you layer in a custody battle. In some child custody cases, you may even find yourself a part of a custody evaluation. What is an evaluation? According to the American Psychological...
Why is establishing paternity important for custody matters?
Establishing Paternity Unwed New York fathers may ask themselves if establishing paternity is important. After all, you can still take part in your child's life even without legal paternity. But it offers much less stability. In fact, some fathers who do not...
Open vs. closed adoption: Which is right for you?
Before adopting a child, you and your partner (if applicable) must make several considerations. One important consideration is whether you want an open adoption or closed adoption, or if you want an arrangement that falls somewhere in between the two. Considering...