Daily Archives: July 10, 2014

Can Grandparents Sue For Visitation Of Grandchildren?

New York gives parents great leeway in how they choose to raise their children and what people are allowed to be part of their children’s lives. When it comes to whether grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other blood relatives can reasonably expect to win visitation with a relative’s children through a lawsuit, the answer is […]

Should I Hire My Own Lawyer If My Fiance Asked For A Prenuptial Agreement?

It’s always a good idea to have any legal document reviewed by an attorney who works for you. The danger with not having your own representation and trusting your fiance’s lawyer in a prenup discussion is that in the best case, a prenuptial agreement will reflect the interests of both partners. When your fiance’s attorney […]

Can Parents Share Custody In New York?

Yes, couples are entitled to a great deal of flexibility with how they develop custody agreements in New York. Courts want to see custody and visitation plans that are practical, provide stability to the children involved, and which are logistically reasonable. Parents who both reside in a child’s school district, for instance, may be able […]

What Does “Equitable Distribution” Mean When One Spouse Never Worked?

There are many factors that go into the consideration of an equitable distribution of marital assets. When one spouse worked but the other didn’t, the working spouse may feel that they are due a greater share of the accumulated household wealth – after all, that spouse worked to earn it – but that isn’t necessarily […]