Legal Resources
General legal information about New York family law and criminal defense matters. New articles are added regularly. These articles are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice.
Divorce and Children in New York: Protecting Your Child's Well-Being
How divorce affects children in New York, how courts consider the child's best interests, and what parents can do to support their child.
Search and Seizure Basics in New York Criminal Cases
An overview of search-and-seizure principles in New York criminal cases and why they can be central to a defense.
Divorce Mediation in New York: Is It Right for You?
How divorce mediation works in New York, its benefits and limitations, and when it may be an alternative to litigation.
Creating a Parenting Plan in New York: What to Include
What a New York parenting plan should include, from regular schedules to holidays, transportation, and communication between parents.
Temporary Maintenance During a New York Divorce
How temporary spousal maintenance works while a New York divorce is pending, and how it differs from post-divorce maintenance.
Child Support Add-Ons in New York: Childcare, Healthcare, and Education
How add-on expenses work in New York child support, including childcare, health insurance, unreimbured healthcare, and educational expenses.
The Uncontested Divorce Process in New York Step by Step
A step-by-step overview of the uncontested divorce process in New York, from filing to final judgment, and what to expect at each stage.
Spousal Maintenance in New York: A Complete Guide
How spousal maintenance works in New York, including temporary and post-divorce maintenance, the guideline formula, and key factors.
Separate vs. Marital Property in a New York Divorce
How New York distinguishes separate property from marital property, and why the classification matters in equitable distribution.
Modifying a Child Custody Order in New York
When and how a New York child custody order can be modified, the substantial change standard, and what parents need to know.
High-Asset Divorce in New York: Key Considerations
What makes a high-asset divorce different in New York, including business valuation, complex property, and support above the income cap.
Enforcing a Custody or Parenting Time Order in New York
What to do when a custody or parenting time order is not being followed, and the options New York courts provide for enforcement.
Equitable Distribution in a New York Divorce Explained
How New York's equitable distribution law works, what factors courts consider, and how marital and separate property are treated.
Grounds for Divorce in New York: What You Need to Know
An overview of the legal grounds for divorce in New York, including no-fault and fault-based grounds, and what each requires.
Modifying a Child Support Order in New York
When and how a New York child support order may be modified, including the substantial-change and 15% income-change standards.
Contested Versus Uncontested Divorce in New York
Understanding the key differences between contested and uncontested divorce in New York — the process, the timeline, and what each path involves for you and your family.
How New York Courts Consider Child Custody
An overview of how New York courts approach child custody decisions, the best-interests standard, and the factors judges weigh — without assuming either parent has superior rights.
How Child Support Is Calculated in New York
An overview of the New York Child Support Standards Act — how basic support is determined, the guideline percentages, add-ons, and the role of judicial discretion.
What Happens After an Arrest in New York?
An overview of the New York criminal process from arrest through arraignment and beyond — what to expect, your rights, and why early representation matters.
What Does a Former Prosecutor Bring to Criminal Defense?
How experience as a prosecutor informs the defense of criminal charges — perspective on how cases are built, evaluated, and presented, without implying any special influence.
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer
Important questions to consider when choosing an attorney for a family-law or criminal-defense matter — experience, communication, fees, and strategy.
All articles are for general informational purposes only and are not legal advice. Every legal matter is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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